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I have two new Silkies about 9 weeks old. I put them in with my other hens that are 3 years old. One of the older hens seems to be annoyed and pecking the new ones. Are they in too soon, or is this the establishing of a "pecking order"?

hey, I'm fairly new to chickendom. I have three chickens now for about a year and a half, but recently picked up 4 more this year. @ Gray Bantoms, and 2 silkies. One of the Silkies , born just before Easter, has crusted over eyes, and is pretty lathargic. Seems to be "sneezing" often...