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Indeed. I call it the Roost Time Rumble...can be rather raucous, even with birds that have lived together for months and months.

I like to feed a flock raiser/grower/finisher 20% protein crumble to all ages and genders, as non-layers(chicks, males and molting birds) do not need the extra calcium that is in layer feed and chicks and molters can use the extra protein. Makes life much simpler to store and distribute one type...

......or at least the day you can stop playing 'lifeguard' every minute...lol. Grats @chickenlady1150 !!

Maybe take 2 of the older birds that do not bully the newbie and house them together..... .....once they form a 'unit' integration might go smoother.

Escapes look great! Shade is the most important..and lots of cool water.....misting is great in a dry climate. I dump piles of ice cubes on the ground in the shade and in a large shallow pan.

The worst bully is probably low bird of the bigs pecking order..... ...they seem to be the ones who either love finally having someone of lower status to pick on, or they are concerned about being passed over again in the pecking order. I would not separate her, that just sets you up for...

@chickenlady1150 multiple feed/water stations can really help.