- Jun 26, 2016
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I have two eight month old Barred Rock Hens that I got together, they are laying.
I also have two six month olds I got together, they are not laying. It turns out 1 is a RIR and 1 is an Easter Egger mix; they were both supposed to be EE's.
I just got three eight week old Ameraucana pullets and one white crested sapphire also 8 weeks old. These all came together.
OK my question... the 4 older birds are very interested and picking on the babies. I know there is a pecking order to be figured out however, are the babies too young to be able to handle this? Right now I have them in a cage inside the coop with the others so they can be safe and also together.
What should I be doing? The cage is adequate for now but a bit small for long term.
Also they knock their water and food over and it is too hot to not have water but I can't sit there all day. Any way to prevent this from happening?
Thank you everyone.
I also have two six month olds I got together, they are not laying. It turns out 1 is a RIR and 1 is an Easter Egger mix; they were both supposed to be EE's.
I just got three eight week old Ameraucana pullets and one white crested sapphire also 8 weeks old. These all came together.
OK my question... the 4 older birds are very interested and picking on the babies. I know there is a pecking order to be figured out however, are the babies too young to be able to handle this? Right now I have them in a cage inside the coop with the others so they can be safe and also together.
What should I be doing? The cage is adequate for now but a bit small for long term.
Also they knock their water and food over and it is too hot to not have water but I can't sit there all day. Any way to prevent this from happening?
Thank you everyone.