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How do I introduce 5 week old chicks to 1 year old hens?
Yes, and my brahmas think they are dogs, lol, so I think it will work out. They all spent the day together in the run, and all is well. I am going to leave them in with the big girls tonight, and keep my fingers crossed. I will just leave their cage open, so if need be, they can have a place...- Slowski
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How do I introduce 5 week old chicks to 1 year old hens?
Thank you all so much! We had discussed leaving their small cage inside with the door open, just so the chicks could get away from the big girls if need be. The chicks are not helping their situation by chasing the hens and pecking at the backs of their legs!!! Ugh! I love them all, and as I...- Slowski
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How do I introduce 5 week old chicks to 1 year old hens?
Hi, I am wondering how to introduce 4 red sex link chicks, 2 silkie bantam chicks, all are 6 weeks, to 1 year light brahmas? They have been in the same coop, but in their own cage for a month. They have free ranged together almost everyday for 2 weeks. No major fighting, just some pecking...- Slowski
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