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Get rid of the nasty roo immediately. He will end up hurting you or others before it is over with.
Every time you separate a hen - - - i.e. sickness or broodiness - - - the pecking order must be re-established when she returns.
I found that small doses of time spent together will help. I would let moma free range with the others for a couple of weeks. If things go smoothly during the free range time - - - then you can go ahead and coop them together.
There may be a little picking during the free range, BUT since there is more space and hiding areas, the picking is generally less than it would be in the confined space of a coop.
Get rid of the nasty roo immediately. He will end up hurting you or others before it is over with.
Every time you separate a hen - - - i.e. sickness or broodiness - - - the pecking order must be re-established when she returns.
I found that small doses of time spent together will help. I would let moma free range with the others for a couple of weeks. If things go smoothly during the free range time - - - then you can go ahead and coop them together.
There may be a little picking during the free range, BUT since there is more space and hiding areas, the picking is generally less than it would be in the confined space of a coop.
