Advice needed on what to do about integrating a pullet

[Ocho 8 Farm]

I have a bit of a conundrum …
I was given 3 chicks from a friend in march when they were 3 weeks old. Well 2 have turned out to be roos. I already have a roo and I have someone who will take the 2 new boys. However they don’t want the female and i really do want her but she is very attached to the boys. I have a group of 5 week old chicks that are in the look dont touch area of the run. Do you think i can put her in there with that group so she can bond with them and not be lonely ? She is very flighty and always stays close to her boys so I’m trying to make the adjustment as smooth as I can. She is 9 weeks old. Is that too old now to go back to being with the 5 weekers?
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions.

 

[Yah]

Hey honestly think about what she wants and what you want and try to come to a understanding with her. It usually takes around 3 weeks to a month to get used to a new flock. Perhaps keep the roosters with her in the younger flock for a few weeks until she has gotten used to things and then give the roosters away. If she is still totally glued to them after a week or so then perhaps rethink having her with you .

 

[rosemarythyme]

A single 9 week old can probably be added to a group of 5 week olds without too much issue - the younger ones won't have a set pecking order and it helps that they'd outnumber the older one. I'd give it a shot as long as you have some time to supervise their first interaction to ensure you catch any issues that might pop up.

 

[Ocho 8 Farm]

A single 9 week old can probably be added to a group of 5 week olds without too much issue - the younger ones won't have a set pecking order and it helps that they'd outnumber the older one. I'd give it a shot as long as you have some time to supervise their first interaction to ensure you catch any issues that might pop up.

Thanks I appreciate your help. I will give it a try

 

[aart]

I had a similar situation, the chicks were already integrated with the flock, but as the older cockerels were dispatched the remaining single female started hanging out with the younger group of chicks.

 

[Ocho 8 Farm]

I had a similar situation, the chicks were already integrated with the flock, but as the older cockerels were dispatched the remaining single female started hanging out with the younger group of chicks.

Oh good that gives me hope then!
Thank you

 

[AntiqueB]

I put an admittedly extremely calm EE who was 7 weeks old with a singleton week old chick, and they bonded. I was surprised. Then again, they were both alone without each other.

 

[Ocho 8 Farm]

I put an admittedly extremely calm EE who was 7 weeks old with a singleton week old chick, and they bonded. I was surprised. Then again, they were both alone without each other.

Awe! I’m hoping for that to happen now too. I hope she will bond with one or more of the babies. Thank you for your input