I currently have 2 heavy breed hens, an Americauna and a black sex link. I am wanting to add some new hens to my flock, my daughter loves the idea of possibly getting a silky bantam or two. I am fine with getting bantams but there are a few concerns I have. Firstly, are they going to get picked on by my older hens more than a new standard hen would? Also we live in town and we let them free range when we are outside. My two heavies cant fly, but could a bantam? My neighbors are all cool with me having chickens but I think that would change if I had to start chasing hens out of their yards. We have a 4' fence, my heavies can hop onto it if they really want but generally they are happy to stay in our yard. I know I could clip their wings but I am a softy and unless I only trim the flight feathers I don't think I could do a more permanent form of flight prevention. I am also building a new coop this spring so mayne if there is a way to build them a safe zone or something? Any suggestions or experience is welcome. Thanks!
