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Update....we did get everything finished and the rain moved out Wednesday afternoon, so my gals got to move out to their coop inside the coop :) The bigs ignore them or cluck and go elsewhere. Littles are settling in and seem happy to be there. Planning to leave all separated without human...

I'm no expert - but IMO - minimum 6 square inches per baby chick, but at only 2 weeks you'll want more space. By the time they are 5-6 weeks old, you'll need 2 square feet per bird. So - if I were you, build so you can add on as they grow, or wall off part when small and increase the size?

Buddy wants the chicks out of his house, he can hear and smell them in the basement/garage - but he isn't allowed there. He's quite jealous of the gals. The chicks were fearful of the new location and just sat by the dividing fence looking at the hens. Road Runner was laying an egg when we...

I had so hoped to get my newbies introduced to their new home and start integration 2 weeks ago, but we had delays, but did finally get everything ready today for the first visit for my now 7 week old chicks to their next home. I was really surprised - the two 4 year old hens were actually...

@aart I love your article on integrating the chicks, and it says if any questions post here: A question - Are those Welsummer babies? (They look just like those in my brooder.) Comment - I never noticed the feeders in the pics - brilliant as are all your ideas.

Awwww, the chicks and mom are precious. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to find your thread....

You do need to give them the "look but cannot touch" method before placing them together. If you haven't already researched how to accomplish this then you should read the Learning Center Articles and other threads on the subject. Find those by searching for "adding to the flock" and...

Working on getting a temporary coop and fencing made to use for the babies in the run....and OMG my BO is trying to get broody :hit. She's the hen most likely to be the bully. Wish me luck I can break this broody so not to cause undue extension on my upcoming integration.

Hey, the more input the better IMO.

Well, just color me jealous :) I only have room for the ladies, wish I had the time and motivation to expand.

Guess mine are fat :lau, but neither could get thru a 4x4 opening.

Good question:pop. Wouldn't work for me 2x4 will be a little small - I think I'll need 4x4 openings when mine can intermix.

Thank you for the reply. I have only had experience with one recovered grown hen raised with the same flock and man that was a more difficult experience than I had expected. I had visions of those little girls poking their heads thru and getting pecked :oops:. Maybe when I get it ready and...

Thank you so much for the prompt reply.:ya Yes, I understand exactly what you mean. Ok, then, I'll use wood or a weighty anchor along the entire divider to make sure no one can tunnel under. Once I'm sure there's no severe aggression from the hens and can start letting them mix it up...

Not sure if anyone watches this thread since the move, but here's a dumb question: I have 4 babies to move in with 2 elders (4 yo hens). I am planning separate housing and a protected area in the covered/all enclosed run. No predators can access the area at all. For the temporary fence - is...

Thank you for starting this thread and for your article with link to here. So many recommend separation until the newbies are almost grown, I am excited to hear that it is possible, and probably better to start this when the chicks are young. I am hoping to add to my flock ( now have only 2...