All My Chickens..... a coop opera!

I have 7- 8 week olds that I am in the middle of trying to integrate with my 5- 1 year old hens. They have been free ranging all together for a week now, everything seems ok. There is some pecking, my barred rock is the worst which totally surprised me. But all in all they seem to co exist other than the littles never being allowed to have a treat :(
They are separated in the run when not free ranging and have their own little temporary coop.
So my next hurdle is getting them into the big coop together. They want to go in there, every evening after the big girls go in, they sit on the door and venture just inside but are super nervous. . Last night they were so close! they even tried going in and roosting on the window sill. Should I put them in there and shut the door or wait for them to get the nerve? I'm off from work for 12 days after today so I will be able e to supervise them more closely.
I will put mine in at night so they wake up together the first morning. I don't like to force it at dusk. The worst of the roost time pecking occurs after they have rooster and before it gets dark. It can be vicious.

I find that but having them wake up together this is lessened. It does not however go away.
 
Morning everyone! Have a great day!
Here is a pic of the guest room... it’s not 100% yet.. I want to hang some pictures and add a sheer curtain... you can’t tell much by the pic but I painted this old dresser and distressed it... it looks so good! I need screws for one handle...
Anyway, I couldn’t wait to show yall... I really love it.. it looks like a room from a Bed and Breakfast 😄....to me at least!
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Morning everyone! Have a great day!
Here is a pic of the guest room... it’s not 100% yet.. I want to hang some pictures and add a sheer curtain... you can’t tell much by the pic but I painted this old dresser and distressed it... it looks so good! I need screws for one handle...
Anyway, I couldn’t wait to show yall... I really love it.. it looks like a room from a Bed and Breakfast 😄....to me at least! View attachment 2765704View attachment 2765706
WOW! That is gorgeous. Love the dresser, love the whole room. Not surprised it was taking up your time - but really worth it in my humble opinion.
I do feel it needs a chicken picture to complete the look.
Maybe a small one of .. .. .. Claudine!! :love :love
 
Morning everyone! Have a great day!
Here is a pic of the guest room... it’s not 100% yet.. I want to hang some pictures and add a sheer curtain... you can’t tell much by the pic but I painted this old dresser and distressed it... it looks so good! I need screws for one handle...
Anyway, I couldn’t wait to show yall... I really love it.. it looks like a room from a Bed and Breakfast 😄....to me at least! View attachment 2765704View attachment 2765706
Lovely! Absolutely Lovely!:love
I think it would be a great B&B! I would surely rent it out! 😉
 
Morning everyone! Have a great day!
Here is a pic of the guest room... it’s not 100% yet.. I want to hang some pictures and add a sheer curtain... you can’t tell much by the pic but I painted this old dresser and distressed it... it looks so good! I need screws for one handle...
Anyway, I couldn’t wait to show yall... I really love it.. it looks like a room from a Bed and Breakfast 😄....to me at least! View attachment 2765704View attachment 2765706
No, I totally notice the paint job on the dresser! I love the dark blue you chose!
 
Morning everyone! Have a great day!
Here is a pic of the guest room... it’s not 100% yet.. I want to hang some pictures and add a sheer curtain... you can’t tell much by the pic but I painted this old dresser and distressed it... it looks so good! I need screws for one handle...
Anyway, I couldn’t wait to show yall... I really love it.. it looks like a room from a Bed and Breakfast 😄....to me at least! View attachment 2765704View attachment 2765706
I love it 💖 it looks amazing !!
 

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