Adding chickens to just one hen

[Spatipj]

Hi my name is Patrick,
I'm new to owning chickens just recently I had one of my two chickens pass and now I'm looking to introduce two to my one. I have the one in a decent sized run and coop. I can't free range them because of a family of hawks.
So what do I need to do I'm order to introduce two toy one? I don't have a really good way of separating them

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Patrick, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

You have to separate them. Even if it means running a fence down the center of your run and putting the two on one side and the one on the other. They need time to acclimate to each other. The other thing you need is a huge amount of space for them. Don't put them in a small space or your lone girl is going to get pummeled rather quickly. They need to be able to get away from each other. Having more than one food station and more than one water station is all very helpful. Having lots of places to perch and hide is also imperative to a successful and stress-free integration.

 

[Spatipj]

Hello Patrick, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

You have to separate them. Even if it means running a fence down the center of your run and putting the two on one side and the one on the other. They need time to acclimate to each other. The other thing you need is a huge amount of space for them. Don't put them in a small space or your lone girl is going to get pummeled rather quickly. They need to be able to get away from each other. Having more than one food station and more than one water station is all very helpful. Having lots of places to perch and hide is also imperative to a successful and stress-free integration.

Ok but where do the new ones roost I don't have another coop can I use. Would a big cardboard box with a broom handle through it for roosting work?

 

[Spatipj]

Ok but where do the new ones roost I don't have another coop can I use. Would a big cardboard box with a broom handle through it for roosting work?

Also should I just introduce one at a time to my one chicken instead of two at the same time

 

[DobieLover]

Also should I just introduce one at a time to my one chicken instead of two at the same time

Can you please post pictures of your current setup? The whole thing, the inside of the coop and the run showing what's already in it.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. Maybe buy or have a old Dog crate?

 

[N F C]

Hi Patrick, great advice from @DobieLover. Chickens take time to adjust to change and adding new birds is a big one. Good luck!

 

[Spatipj]

Can you please post pictures of your current setup? The whole thing, the inside of the coop and the run showing what's already in it.

 

[Spatipj]

I plan on putting up more fence in the spring/summer

 

[Spatipj]

Can you please post pictures of your current setup? The whole thing, the inside of the coop and the run showing what's already in it.