new additions to flock

  1. spiritpots

    pullet roosting question for tonight

    Hello! I have a quick question... I've been integrating 3 new pullets (now 16-17 weeks old) to my existing flock of 3 chickens. I've been following the recommended steps and today has been the first day I put them all together in the same enclosed run after free ranging. Things are going very...
  2. teignch1cken

    What is the best way to introduce a new hen to the flock

    hello all, I am going to pick up a new hen from another homestead. This hen is the last left of a small flock. She’s currently reported as sad and losing weight, so she needs a new home and new flock mates. I have four hens and I am wondering what is the best way to introduce her to the flock...
  3. spiritpots

    Question about introducing pullets to flock

    I've been reading a lot here on BYC about how/when to introduce pullets to an existing flock. I have three approximately 13 week old pullets (salmon faverolle, americana and light brahma) and three in my existing flock (brown leghorn, maran and blue opringtion) that are about 1-1/2 years old. I...
  4. Soleil_A

    introducing bantams

    hi! can someone please give me like a day-by- day schedule for introducing two new bantam chicks? my flock consists just of a ISA brown and a rhode island white. both hens. i’m hoping to be able to add my two new bantam chick, that are somewhere around 6-8 weeks. i don’t know their exact age...
  5. chicksandchores

    New to Ducks!

    Hi all! I have a fairly large chicken flock, and I’ve recently decided to add some ducklings under a broody hen that’s been sitting for four weeks on infertile eggs. I pick up four five day old Indian runner ducklings on Wednesday! I ferment feed for my chickens, is that okay for ducklings...
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    • advice needed chickens ducklings ducks first ducks food indian runner duck new new additions to flock
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Ducks
  6. Leelu13

    Integrating newbies into an existing flock(and I'm a nervous wreck!)

    Anyone have tips to share on integrating new chicks into an existing flock? We have a flock of 'teenagers'- 2 naked necks (one is a roo), 5 Australorp (all are 8 months old) and a 2 year old RIR hen,who is the boss. We have new chicks-another 8-who are about 9 weeks old (5 brahmas,2 silver laced...
  7. Grwldog

    Best Chicken feed for Pekins?( UK Only )

    Hello there Members of BYC. I'm a new recruit on here. I was wondering what would be a great feed for Pekin Chickens? You see, I'm getting New Pekins in june. So I want to get them the best possible life that I have to offer. Thank you for viewing my post, I hope you all have a splendid time...
  8. Bethemma

    Introducing vaccinated birds to non-vaccinated Marek's survivors

    I am wanting to give a home to some ex-battery hens which I can potentially pick up on Sunday. I believe that all 'commerical' chickens are vaccinated against things such as marek's. This is good because unfortunately my small flock was exposed to marek's in the past. The hens that survived...
  9. Charlenesmom

    My only won’t be lonely anymore

    Charlene’s mom here. I first posted in December and wrote about my sweet, stray RIR Charlene. She did great in our attached garage all winter, getting spoiled rotten. I have decided to take the plunge and get her a few girlfriends. The first week of April we will be adding two Buff Orpington’s...
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    • byc intro byc is the best new additions to flock new and old chickens new arrival new member new member introduction
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Chickens 8 Weeks & Older
  10. Mcse4u

    How to best raise new chicks into existing flock?

    I have 5 hens around 2 years old now, including one Easter egger who has gone broody for the 3rd time in a year. I’m going to be adding 6 new chicks to the flock. I live in upstate NY, so the weather is cooler here than the norm. My question is, should I raise the chicks inside for a few...
  11. H

    Bringing in new chick to flock

    Tomorrow I am getting a one week old Silkie chick. I have a flock of three chicks right now already, one 3 weeks old and two are 4 weeks old. The 4 week olds are Red Sex Links, and the 3 week old is a Black Leather Giant. I am looking for advice on the best way to bring in the new baby to the...
  12. Over_Easy47

    Tips on adding new members to your flock

    Just here for some tips on adding about 12 baby chicks that are very close to being big enough to join the big girls outside! About a month ago, I added 2 Easter eggers & 2 barred rocks to my flock and it went well but not to well..as they are okay now and get along. I also have 2 turkens that...
  13. Taunya

    Somebody dumped two young chickens over my fence this morning.

    Or at least that's what it's looking like now. Their wings are clipped so they couldn't have flown in. They were standing outside my coop this morning early looking very forlorn. 2 youngsters, one is a rooster, one is a hen. They both look healthy so far as I can tell, but how long would you...
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    • abandoned chickens advice new addition new additions to flock
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  14. The_Miraculous_Pigmy_Owl

    Welcome to the flock Rosie!!

    :wee:wee:clap:celebrate:celebrate:celebrate:celebrateWELCOMING ROSIE...
  15. R

    Hi! I'm a new member.

    We are a one chicken family. Our Dominique's name is Henny Penny. She blew in with a recent hurricane and decided to stay. We knew 0 about chickens and tried to find out where she belonged to no avail. We tried to give her away but could not catch her. She lives in our very dense hedges and is...
  16. D-tiny-chicans

    New Chickens

    I already have a flock of 5 bantam hens and one bantam rooster. I usually have to buy large eggs for cooking. I want to get 3 or 4 standard rode island reds or barred rocks. I built the coop I have now. Its big enough for +- 15 bantams. Can I keep the bantams and standards in the same coop?
  17. lovemychickns14

    2 Malaysians added (6 in flock), no one is laying...

    Hi All, I have 2 RI reds, 1 Black Star, 1 Fog horn and just added 2 young Malaysians to the flock We have a large coop with 5x8 floor space, 3 roosting bars and 8 nesting boxes. I have a 8x12 outdoor bird net covered run. I added the Malays in late August and all laying stopped. We also had a...
  18. E

    Introducing new hen to flock

    Any suggestions? I have two hens that are 8-9 months old, I’ve raised them since they were chicks. Just got one more who is mature, I don’t know her age but I’m told she is already laying. My chickens mostly free range and go to their coop at night. When we put the new chicken in the yard my...
  19. Pictorhens

    Urgent help, rescue chickens

    Hi, I have rescued two chickens from a farm that has been closed, they are currently in one of the rooms in my farm house. I have five chickens and a cock already, urgently need some advice on how I go about introducing them to my current flock. The two have been together the whole time at their...
    • Pictorhens
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    • breed help intergration introduction new additions to flock rescue rescue chickens urgent
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  20. SniperGoose

    My new ducks!

    The other week my cousin contacted us saying that his buddy was getting rid of his ducks and wondered if we would take them. We've had so many ducks over the years, and love them, so we said yes! Though they never said what breed the ducks were or anything. So I was curious as to what they were...
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    • cute drakes ducks new additions to flock new ducks pekin pekin drake
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Ducks
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