I have an existing flock of 12 with 1 being an australorp rooster. I keeps chickens as pets and for eggs. The hatchery we bought them from don't sex their bantams and I prefer not to buy a remome and be at higher risk of introducing illness to my flock.
We bought 5 straight run bantams when they were about 1 week old. They're now 11 weeks 4 are definitely roos. 2 porcelain d'uccle, 1 white silkie, 1 red old english. What are the chances of them getting along as they get older?
She has already free ranged with my existing flock for about a month. They still chase her so I'm afraid to put her in the coop with them, unattended.
Should I start over with the introduction process of "look but can't touch"?
HELP!!
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