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  1. M

    Introducing new flock to lone Silkie- question

    I am considering introducing 2 (7-9 month) vaccinated Easter eggers to my lone mareks infected Silkie survivor (10 months). It would remain a closed flock. I understand time is needed with the new hens in proximity to the Silkie before sharing the run. Am I correct then assuming they would need...
    • member 615286
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    • new flock member silkie
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    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  2. Sylvia0223

    Introducing new pullets

    Hello I have 4 hens all about 24 weeks old, I decided to add 2 five months old to my existing flock. I understand I need to place them in a separate coop / run area but close enough to the existing flock to see them. Eventually I want them in a same run / coop. Also the new hens are use to free...
  3. L

    Can't believe I've waited this long, new to the flock, new flock momma

    Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? We are very new to chickens! Our small family of four (my husband, daughter 3yrs, son 8yrs, and myself) adopted Moe from a neighbor down the street. His name before was butt head, there were 2 other roosters and they picked on him...
    • lentnerash
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    • home made coops loving this life new chicken mama new flock member new to chickens our family got bigger!
    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  4. HenreyTheRooster

    I need help desperately

    Hello I am here to ask for help/ tips introducing a one year old Jersey Black Giant who lost her flock too a group of sixteenish week old chicken that include, one Candy Corn Polish, One Cream White Legbar, and one Barnevelder. They currently live in two coops next to eachother but I dont want...
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    • help help aggressive help asap intagrating chicken intaroduction new additions to flock new flock new flock member
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  5. 0ddaudd

    Tips on Introducing New Adult Female to the Flock ?

    Hello! Tomorrow I'm going to pick up a 1-year-old female duck, and I was curious as to if there is any precautions I should take when I bring her home? I currently own one male Pekin and two Rhode Island Red hens. The male Pekin is also a year old. I was just wondering if there's anything I...
    • 0ddaudd
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    • duck advice female duck help intro introduction new member introducing a new flock male duck mixed flock new flock member
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Ducks
  6. ecwdavis

    New member - new to chickens!

    Hello everybody. I am in Northern Arizona, and looking to start my flock with 3 Black Sex Link and 3 Black Austalorp females, my research so far, leads me to believe these types will do well in our climate - last into this year we ranged 109°F - down to 0°. I would like to select chicks in...
  7. J

    First time flock raiser coming in March... yikes!

    Hi All, My name is Jake and I just recently moved to Baltimore County, MD. My wife and two little girls (3.5 years and 8 months) decided we want to start our own little flock in our backyard for eggs. Neither my wife or I, or our girls for that matter, have ever owned chickens or have any...
  8. R

    Getting a new buddy for my duck.

    so recently my Peking duck lost her best friend and she has been super lonely. She follows us everywhere quaking wants to come inside and it’s sad watching her ourtside by herself. She is a free range duck and stays on our property which is not currently fully fenced. ( currently under...
    • Rosiecheeks
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    • duck adoption free range ducks new flock member
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Ducks
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