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[fil76]

in peoples experiences how long do peoples chickens go off the lay when you introduce new birds to your flock ??
cheers fil

 

[ChickenCanoe]

It depends on whether the introduction goes smoothly or with lots of mayhem. There is no rule of thumb but this time of year in the northern hemisphere, it could be much longer than if when days are longer.

 

[fil76]

mine are hybrids/sex link but even in winter shorter day light
I get 10 out of 10
cheers

 

[aart]

mine are hybrids/sex link but even in winter shorter day light
I get 10 out of 10
cheers

How old are your birds?
Pullets will often lay thru their first winter, especially high production hybrids.
How many more birds will you add?
How old are the new birds?
If you have lots of space and multiple feed/water stations,
it may reduce the integration stress.

 

[fil76]

pullets about 8 month want to add 2 more broody breeds
cheers fil