The integration seems to be going well. The adult hens don’t seem too interested in the chicks. I’ve been leaving a small opening in the fenced off area for the chicks to come and go…they do go out into the coop with the big girls. Doesn’t seem to be an issues. They even went into the coop and...
Dobielover; Thank you! Very helpful! The big girls havent really seemed interested in them much at all. I had a little escape and run around the coop with the big girls out and they didn't react. So you're probably right that they can be let out now.
I have a chair, stumps, and a piece of plywood in there. 2 roosts… I’ll add some more tripping hazards 😂
Do you think a week of the see don’t touch method is enough time before let everyone meet? The chicks are still much smaller than my hens.
Good morning!
My chicks are 7 weeks old today. I have 3 older hens.
I started the see don’t touch method 4 days ago (today will be day 5) and have the Little’s separated in the run by a portable fence where they stayed out all day but came in at night.
Last night (day 4) was their first...