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  1. Ridgerunner

    Integrating New Chicks into the Flock

    I agree with Aart, going very well. Sometimes it is this easy. Each time is different because you have different chickens involved even if the area is the same. Typically mine form a separate sub-flock, being able to co-exist with no chasing or anything like that but with the younger ones...
  2. Ridgerunner

    Integrating New Chicks into the Flock

    Two things on this. If you do use a heat lamp use wire or chain to hold it in place. Do not use that clamp that comes with it, that clamp can fail or be knocked loose. Do not use string or plastic that can burn or melt, use wire or chain. That should reduce the danger from fire tremendously...
  3. Ridgerunner

    Integrating New Chicks into the Flock

    Excellent basic plan. In Northern California and inland a bit I'm not sure what your weather will be like in a few weeks. Without knowing that I'd probably target 6 weeks, not 8. They should be able to handle that weather. My brooder is also in the coop so the chicks pretty much grow up with...
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