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Update: Everyone is getting along well. In fact, everyone was dust bathing together the other day. It took about a week for things to settle down. The hens still chase the pullets a little bit, but the pullets aren’t hiding in the henhouse anymore. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.

Thanks for the reply. I’m just concerned about the pullets getting enough to eat and drink because the food and water is in the run. Maybe I should put some in the henhouse since they’re hanging out in there a lot. I’ll attach more pictures.

Thanks. Should I put some food and water in the henhouse for them since they’re hanging out in there a lot?

Thanks for the suggestions. I put a pallet in that they can run behind. I do have a stump but I’ll put more branches and things in. The 2x4’s are elevated. It’s what we used to set the brooder on when they were chicks. The big hens don’t jump up on them. There is dried grass on the floor. I...

I have 7 Easter Eggers that are 5 months old - 6 pullets, 1 roo. I’m integrating them with my 18 month old hens (3 Speckled Sussex, 1 SL Wyandotte). They’ve been in the same run and have free ranged together all summer. This week we took down the divider keeping them separate in the run. The EE...

Looking for any suggestions or advice other than what I’ve done. About 2 weeks ago, Gracie started limping a little bit. The pad on her foot seems a little swollen but there’s no visible injury or scab. Today her toes started curling - not constantly, but if she lifts it for more than just...

One of our Silver Laced Wyandottes died this week from fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (per necropsy by state vet lab). So now I’m worried about the rest of the girls. I’ve checked and can easily feel and lightly pinch the keel on all of them. I’ve cut out all treats. I didn’t think they...

Thanks, everyone, for your help. I gave Gracie some calcium with vitamin D yesterday and again today. She’s not back to 100% but she’s more active and her comb is almost back to normal. She hasn’t laid again yet but she did get out in the yard today for some free range time and has been dust...

Thank you!