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    Integrating

    Thanks for the advice! We let him in for a short time with the "aunties" today and he had to fight off 3 at once, but it settled down quickly and he wanted back in with the pullets. So, we will try again this weekend, when we can watch for a while to make sure all goes well. I'll let you know...
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    Integrating

    Thanks for the reply, Family members have grown attached to Bullet (Barnevelder) and want to give him a chance... They have been living side by side for a over a month now and perhaps letting the older ladies "teach him manners" will be best. I offered him a chance to enter their area and he...
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    Integrating

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    Integrating

    I have 7 mature hens age 2 -3 years old separate from 5 pullets and one cockerel (not planned) all 16 weeks. The problem at the moment is that the cockerel (Bullet) has become a bit hormonal and is pulling feathers, mounting and chasing the pullets who are not mature yet. My question is.. 1...
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