Advice on integration

[PunkinPeep]

I didn't think of this until just now.

If i had just one to integrate into an established flock of three, i think i would take the calmest of the three and put her in with the new girl, instead of the other way around. This way, the new girl has a chance to make friends with one, and the one moving into her territory isn't established in that particular spot - they're both in new territory in a way.

I haven't done it, but i would give that a shot - especially if i thought the flock might not accept her.

 

[Mrsfoote]

I just added a new hen last night and we had recently added 2 others one older one same age to the flock. We put the new girl into the coop last night and the others are like oh great a new one...whatever and there were no squabbles or nothing they didn't seem to care at this point and are all strutting around the yard digging up stuff.

 

[4luvofchickens]

All the advice has been amazing, and I want to thank everyone. Now I am thinking I may have to get 2 brahma instead of just one...IF I can talk hubby into expanding the coop a bit. Fingers crossed!

 

[4luvofchickens]

That's a great idea punkinPeep! I will keep that in mind.

 

[Mrsfoote]

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You will love your Brahmas I love my brahma roo adore him to bad he has to go to a new home cant keep roos but I love him to pieces