3 different sets of Chickens

[dddeebrandl]

I have 3 different sets of Hens.They are all brown egg chickens. Right now The 2 older chickens are in the coop. But the other 4 still have the baby feathers. Today I put one of the babies in the coop,to test and the older ones peeked at her. Will they all be able to get along? Very worried now!

 

[drumstick diva]

No . You have to use a slow period of integration. I recommend the "look but don't touch" method. You can find that via the search box.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. In addition to DD's suggestion, here are some links that may help you devise a strategy that suits you (including the link suggested by DD).


https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1015820/reintegration-by-supervised-visits#post_15742910

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1069595/introducing-chicks-to-adults#post_16276224

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-see-but-don-t-touch-method

Good luck!

CT

 

[Cynthia12]

Best wait a bit longer. Even when they are older, they will have a pecking order go on. I just watch and make sure they don't get into it real bad, and also know that the youngers have room to get away when they realize, they aren't at the top of the T.Pole yet.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! I too agree with the above posters about waiting to intergrate your birds. The see but don't touch method works great and I have had great success with it. Please do check out the links that CT left for you I'm sure you will find them most helpful.

Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

CTKen left you some good resources to check out. Best of luck with the integration!

 

[theoldchick]

Good luck with your flock!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Jucodeo]

and

I am so happy you joined us here at BYC and I would like to formally welcome you to our roost all the best of luck!
Justin

 

[Frindizzle]

Welcome to BYC!