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  1. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    Probably not, I'm going to set it up this week during my vacation and teach them to drink before removing the current watering option, which is one of those red/white contraptions from Tractor Supply
  2. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    So a few days later, the Rocks are still pecking the others on their heads and they move away when they get near. Also near water and food they seem to get their way till done, leaving scraps for the RI reds. Here's my coop. 6x5 in the front and the rear unit which is bridged but currently...
  3. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    Thanks @aart and @rosemarythyme. You are both gems on this forum, wish you and everyone here a happy and safe TG holiday. Have next week off so I'll be setting up the PVC feeding setup and winter water station with nipples and heater.
  4. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    I just let them get out of a box in the run with all the birds and later let them free range together. After a few days they seem to know now to go in when dark but only one knows to use a perch. They still want to be segregated but hopefully they will integrate. Didn't notice them pecking...
  5. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    Got 3 barred rocks yesterday, they are 18 weeks and mean little birds, lol. The other five RI hybrids are being pecked on the heads by these three new hens. Can't tell for sure yet if it's just one bully, but they aren't afraid of the others. Also they don't appear to know how to go into the...
  6. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    Separating is possible, but will require some reconfig. Will looking into this
  7. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    No, the two rescue hens to adopt, the owners didn't get back to me. But was just wondering if getting 3 as opposed to 2 would help to have them community together. I remember when I got the first group that one was pecked so badly that I needed to quarantine her from the others as the gash was...
  8. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    Thanks all, what about barred rocks? The coop is sized for up to 20 birds. Would getting 3 new birds prevent the other 5 existing hens from attacking the new ones?
  9. tralfaz

    New Hampshire Reds

    I'm looking to add to my flock of 5 RI red hybrids and considering adopting 2 one year old New Hampshire Reds from a local. Mine are about 8-10 months old but I've read the New Hampshire Reds are considered an aggressive breed. Will they work will in a community with the other five?
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