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  1. rosemarythyme

    Integrating chicks with grown birds

    The run being so narrow is a problem. You really need some clutter to break up the space but it's going to be difficult with the width - look for items with smaller footprints like kid size patio furniture or things that could lean against the fence, like a pallet. Do you ever let the older...
  2. rosemarythyme

    Integrating chicks with grown birds

    Generally speaking, a peck or two won't do anything to a chick (exception would probably be Silkies with vaulted skulls since their brains are sitting up with less protection). I've even seen a hen pick up and throw a chick, and the chick simply ran away and actively avoided the hen from that...
  3. rosemarythyme

    Integrating chicks with grown birds

    If the rabbit cage you're using is a typical hutch style, doing something like this may work better for "chick openings." The chicks can enter/exit on either side using the gap behind the wire. I teach mine to use these openings by chasing them in and out of the brooder a few times, and...
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