Oh, I know...I'm happy they're not trying to kill each other. However, it can get hot inside the coop, even with a fan going. It would be so much healthier for the Cochins if they were allowed out into the run where it's cooler and there are nice breezes.
I have 13 straight run 10 week old Golden Laced Cochins and took in 11 hens (several different, but docile breeds) of approximately the same age from a neighbor. All of the birds went into the coop at the same time. This was nearly two weeks ago and the two flocks are not co-mingling. They've...