merging new chickens with existing flock

  1. Just Chicks

    Is it possible to merge 14 week olds with my 8 month olds?

    Can young chickens (3,14 weeks old) go live in coop after forging for over a month with the 3 older (8 month old) hens? Im not sure how to manage their food inside the coop though as the young ones have been eating grower and the older, layer…do I really have to wait until they start laying...
  2. NorthernChick1

    Opinions Needed!! How to add 3hens to my flock of 11 during winter in a small coop!!!

    Hi everyone! So heres my situation, i currently have 8 chickens, 1 silky bantam roo, and 2 ducks. My coop can manage and house my flock perfectly, its about 10'x9'. My boyfriend came home tonight telling me a man he knows wants us to take in 3 of his hens this friday. He started with 7 last...
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  3. RoyalCoopMom

    Old hen picking on pullets

    I have a flock of 7 hens. my oldest girls are a 3 year old BR and a 18 month old brown leghorn (bantam). 3 months ago I merged 5 - 8 week old pullets. They did fine no blood but the big girls did chase the little girls and the two groups hung apart for most of the last 3 months. They are...
  4. Vanschelt

    Merging my existing 1 year olds with 2 new hens. Is it time?

    Please watch above video and let me know your thoughts. There are 2 questions. Question 1 is about the merging of new chickens and question 2, americanas on left of fence have lost their cheek and beard feathers. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks
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