We have an auto door so it opens up before the big ones get off roost. I’m worried about being in the run together though. I think I’m going to keep the door open tonight that separates the run and see how they interact in the run together.
I have 7- 8 week olds that I am in the middle of trying to integrate with my 5- 1 year old hens. They have been free ranging all together for a week now, everything seems ok. There is some pecking, my barred rock is the worst which totally surprised me. But all in all they seem to co exist other...
That was my plan but they weren't out 10 minutes before she was on the attack. I will just keep trying, she seems to be the only one so far that is being aggressive at all. The funny thing is that my original flock never really seemed to have a pecking order, I kept close watch to try to figure...
I tried integrating last night during free range and it did not go well at all. Mine are also 7 weeks. They have been in the run together but separated for a couple weeks and they had been out in the playpen on the grass for a few days where the big girls could have jumped in at any time. Zero...
Oh goodness, I just got a GLW in my new batch of chicks. She does seem to be quite bossy at just 6 weeks. And in my original flock, the bossy one had gold lacing now that I think of it. I also, unfortunately, am pretty sure I have 2 roosters in my new batch. I ordered all pullets so I am bracing...