- Jun 14, 2011
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Hello Experienced BYC Members,
I am raising my second set of chicks to add to my small flock. I have 3 friendly hens a PR, BR, and Bantam BR that are about to turn 3 and have been together since they were a day old. I have a coop and run designed to house at least 12 chickens so plenty of space. I have just moved my 3 new Blue Ameraucanas into the run in a separate little coop/hutch as they were too big for their brooder. My ladies seem shocked to learn they are not the only chickens in the world! My Ameraucanas are 10 weeks old and I am pretty sure I have 2 pullets and a cockerel. My question is, when is it safe to let the Ameraucanas out of their small coop/hutch to live w/ my older hens? And how do others manage the fact that the Ameraucanas are still on chick starter and then hens eat a layer pellet?
Thank you all for your help!!
I am raising my second set of chicks to add to my small flock. I have 3 friendly hens a PR, BR, and Bantam BR that are about to turn 3 and have been together since they were a day old. I have a coop and run designed to house at least 12 chickens so plenty of space. I have just moved my 3 new Blue Ameraucanas into the run in a separate little coop/hutch as they were too big for their brooder. My ladies seem shocked to learn they are not the only chickens in the world! My Ameraucanas are 10 weeks old and I am pretty sure I have 2 pullets and a cockerel. My question is, when is it safe to let the Ameraucanas out of their small coop/hutch to live w/ my older hens? And how do others manage the fact that the Ameraucanas are still on chick starter and then hens eat a layer pellet?
Thank you all for your help!!