integration

  1. Backyard Dacks

    Retroactive Integration?

    Hello! I recently traded out two of the five flock members for two new ones (females) who are quite a bit smaller than the remaining three (also females). I know there are rules for integrating new flock members safely so that they do not get bullied, however, I was in quite a rush when these...
  2. PioneerChicks

    Integrating a rooster into a flock...

    I've never tried this before, but I need to add my newest rooster to the flock. I got rid of my other roosters recently, so I could add him. I'll need him for my breeding project next spring. His name is Pewee and he is a silkie cockerel who has never really been around hens before. He was...
  3. Henrybelle

    Finally roosting!

    After almost two weeks of careful integration I’ve finally and successfully added my chicks to the rest of my flock. About two weeks ago I moved my 5 week olds to the coop with the rest of my flock, separating a portion with hardware cloth. And during the day they were penned outside after a...
  4. Ninjasquirrel

    Advice needed on family and dogs

    This year will be our first xmas with our new dog, Duchess. Every year we go to my inlaws for breakfast to open gifts, then snack and enjoy each other's company until dinner. We eat dinner, watch a movie and then go home. It is literally an all day affair. There is one issue this year...
  5. TopazMaster91

    [Integration] Apparently my three older pullets are savage?!

    So, I have three pullets, ages are around 9-10 months old. They are the following breeds: Buff Orpington, Barred Rock, Cream Legbar. For the first 8-9 months of their lives, they were alone, happily cohabiting a crappy pre-fab coop from tractor supply (note: new BIG coop is almost built!). They...
  6. marlaw

    What is proper quarantine procedure?

    Hi guys...many threads on this forum advise quarantining new chickens before adding to flock. I get that, but not really sure what I'm looking for. I'm generally looking for an overview of how to properly quarantine and monitor new birds. Our chickens are pretty cool so I am more concerned...
  7. WallyBirdie

    Integrating Juveniles

    I have an adult male and female guinea. I had a small flock but gradually lost a the others over the years. Those two have been alone for a while and while they do fine together, they'd likely do better in a group. I picked up 6 keets and raised them in a brooder, then put them in a temporary...
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    • adults confusion flock guinea fowl guineas integration juveniles
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Guinea Fowl
  8. WallyBirdie

    Introducing juveniles to older guineas?

    I have 4 new guineas, bought as keets and now turning juvenile. How do I introduce them to my older guineas? My older ones have a good temperament and get along with all other animals in my yard (chickens, goats, cats, etc). What's the best way to do this? Also, a rather silly question. My...
    • WallyBirdie
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    • guineafowl guineas integration introduction juveniles
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Guinea Fowl
  9. FrySauce

    Integrating chick with other chicks

    Hey y’all. I have three 5 or 6 week old chicks. It’s very possible that two might be roos. I honestly hope not. If that is the case, I don’t want my flock to be down to one, so I ordered a buff Orpington started chick from Mcmurray that will arrive later this week. How do I handle adding her to...
  10. JackieC5480

    Seeking wisdom on another chick integration question

    I have 3 year-old Polish Crested beauties that have been looking at my new group of 33 seven-week-old bantams, mostly all feather-footed, for nearly three weeks through a chicken wire barrier. I have read that they should be older to integrate, but does anyone think it might work out ok?
  11. imneva

    Integration success!

    here’s my story and i’m sticking to it! I have to admit I was full of trepidation. I was sure of issues occurring. 1 I moved the 4 weekers out to the coop but kept them within a dog cage kennel thing. On warm pretty days I put them in the run in an exterior broader run of their own. At all...
  12. C

    Incorporating 2 Flocks into 1

    I raised two separate flocks. My first group of 6 went outside at around 8 weeks, at which time I moved 4 new chicks inside. When they were 8 weeks, I moved the second flock of 4 outside and combined them with the first, older flock of 8. There were no out-and-out brawls, but the first, older...
  13. E

    Integrating chicks and ensuring they get back to the coop at night...?

    We have an existing flock of 1 year olds and a new flock of 4-8week olds that will integrate in a month or 2...the young ones have their own mini coop and outdoor area at the moment to keep them separate but able to see one another. My question is, when we integrate the young ones to the big...
  14. feathermaid

    How do you know QUARANTINE works?

    So, you’ve just purchased some POL pullets, or rescued a small flock of somebody’s unwanted chickens. You can’t just throw them in with your current flock because that could be disastrous without a proper quarantine before integration or even attempting see but don’t touch. So… you keep them...
  15. imneva

    have 10 hens getting 3 chicks in April

    ok some questions. I got my big girls this passed july. they are healthy and strong. I am adding 3 girls that when grown will lay colored eggs. my questions are more about getting opinions on what I am planning to do with integration. I will be brooding the 1st few weeks inmy house. at about 8...
  16. Khalpers

    Should I adopt this bantam?

    Hi! I'm looking for advice today. Last Thursday, a chicken was running amuck downtown in Nashville, where I work. I live in a more residential part of the city, and I have a small backyard flock of five. Animal Control caught the chicken after lots of drama (including her flying a half block...
    • Khalpers
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    • adoption chicken behavior flock integration integration mixed flock old english game bantam pecking order
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  17. B

    adding 1 grown hen into a flock of pullets...

    Hey everyone! I have a flock of pullets that are about 10 weeks old, 11 girls total. we have a really large coop with lots of roost space and a massive run with lots of boulders and trees. Our friend's chickens were all murdered by a bear (all but one) and I offered to take on her 1 hen who...
  18. Table4Six

    Best Integration Methods?

    I will be picking up two four month old black LF Cochin pullets the day after tomorrow. What are the best methods of integration? Is the "see, but don't touch" method reliable? Does it work well? Or are there better options out there. Any advice is much appreciated.
  19. Soon2BChixMom

    Botched integration

    Last Wednesday I picked up two pullets. I did not quarantine and that's not what this post is about. The pullets are 7 months old. It was the owners only flock and they decided that chickens weren't for them. The chickens were free ranging with a very tiny coop set up in comparison to how many...
  20. Bat

    Forever broody

    this post is a bit cross-purpose. One of our hens has been broody for about 4 weeks now and we don’t have a mature rooster. She’s lost a lot of weight and half her feathers - she’s a frizzle, about 18 months. We bought her and her nest inside and have been fattening her up. We’ve put her on...
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