Bullies!!

[Birdsong 82]

I got a jersey giant this year. From what I understand their gentle giants!

 

[aart]

I saw where some one had made a separated areas but put small openings at the bottom that the young ones could explore but run to safety if needed because the openings were not bid enough for the older ones to fit. Seemed like a good idea

That is what I do, but it's more for integrating small chicks into the adult flock.
Don't think it would work for 8 and 11wk olds as they are too close to the same size.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/

I started with one coop and a huge run for the older 5, so just added another coop and split the run for the younger 5.

Welcome to BYC!
That should work for now.
Is the larger coop big enough for all the birds to live in once they are all full grown?
Dimensions and pics would help.
Do you plan to free range at all?
How long have you had these birds?

Here's some tips on.....
Integration Basics:
It's all about territory and resources(space/food/water).
Existing birds will almost always attack new ones to defend their resources.
Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock.

Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for several weeks, so they can see and get used to each other but not physically interact.

In adjacent runs, spread scratch grains along the dividing mesh, best if mesh is just big enough for birds to stick their head thru, so they get used to eating together.

The more space, the better. Birds will peck to establish dominance, the pecked bird needs space to get away. As long as there's no copious blood drawn and/or new bird is not trapped/pinned down and beaten unmercilessly, let them work it out. Every time you interfere or remove new birds, they'll have to start the pecking order thing all over again.

Multiple feed/water stations. Dominance issues are most often carried out over sustenance, more stations lessens the frequency of that issue.

Places for the new birds to hide 'out of line of sight'(but not a dead end trap) and/or up and away from any bully birds. Roosts, pallets or boards leaned up against walls or up on concrete blocks, old chairs tables, branches, logs, stumps out in the run can really help. Lots of diversion and places to 'hide' instead of bare wide open run.

 

[azygous]

The best time to integrate chicks is when they are very small. I know. It sounds like a brutal setup to get baby chicks injured or killed. But the reality is that when you integrate chicks at two weeks instead of eleven weeks, the big chickens don't view them as a threat to the social order.

Once chicks reach nearly full size, it's more of a challenge because the older chickens feel they much defend their positions in the flock, and so there is bound to be more conflict.

But it's still doable. I place an old card table in the run at one end. The youngsters' food and water go on top of this table. If you only have room for a raised platform, that can work just as well. It gets the food up and away from the adults who will be defending their food source. Chicks only need to be shown once and they will know to fly up there for a rest from the big girls.

Adequate space is key to successful integration. The small ones need to be able to evade the older ones and they can't hope to do that in a tiny run.

 

[Amsav44]

That is what I do, but it's more for integrating small chicks into the adult flock.
Don't think it would work for 8 and 11wk olds as they are too close to the same size.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/

Welcome to BYC!
That should work for now.
Is the larger coop big enough for all the birds to live in once they are all full grown?
Dimensions and pics would help.
Do you plan to free range at all?
How long have you had these birds?

Here's some tips on.....
Integration Basics:
It's all about territory and resources(space/food/water).
Existing birds will almost always attack new ones to defend their resources.
Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock.

Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for several weeks, so they can see and get used to each other but not physically interact.

In adjacent runs, spread scratch grains along the dividing mesh, best if mesh is just big enough for birds to stick their head thru, so they get used to eating together.

The more space, the better. Birds will peck to establish dominance, the pecked bird needs space to get away. As long as there's no copious blood drawn and/or new bird is not trapped/pinned down and beaten unmercilessly, let them work it out. Every time you interfere or remove new birds, they'll have to start the pecking order thing all over again.

Multiple feed/water stations. Dominance issues are most often carried out over sustenance, more stations lessens the frequency of that issue.

Places for the new birds to hide 'out of line of sight'(but not a dead end trap) and/or up and away from any bully birds. Roosts, pallets or boards leaned up against walls or up on concrete blocks, old chairs tables, branches, logs, stumps out in the run can really help. Lots of diversion and places to 'hide' instead of bare wide open run.

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That is what I do, but it's more for integrating small chicks into the adult flock.
Don't think it would work for 8 and 11wk olds as they are too close to the same size.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/

Welcome to BYC!
That should work for now.
Is the larger coop big enough for all the birds to live in once they are all full grown?
Dimensions and pics would help.
Do you plan to free range at all?
How long have you had these birds?

Here's some tips on.....
Integration Basics:
It's all about territory and resources(space/food/water).
Existing birds will almost always attack new ones to defend their resources.
Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock.

Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for several weeks, so they can see and get used to each other but not physically interact.

In adjacent runs, spread scratch grains along the dividing mesh, best if mesh is just big enough for birds to stick their head thru, so they get used to eating together.

The more space, the better. Birds will peck to establish dominance, the pecked bird needs space to get away. As long as there's no copious blood drawn and/or new bird is not trapped/pinned down and beaten unmercilessly, let them work it out. Every time you interfere or remove new birds, they'll have to start the pecking order thing all over again.

Multiple feed/water stations. Dominance issues are most often carried out over sustenance, more stations lessens the frequency of that issue.

Places for the new birds to hide 'out of line of sight'(but not a dead end trap) and/or up and away from any bully birds. Roosts, pallets or boards leaned up against walls or up on concrete blocks, old chairs tables, branches, logs, stumps out in the run can really help. Lots of diversion and places to 'hide' instead of bare wide open run.

The main coop will hopefully be big enough for everyone. It's 5 1/2 feet tall with 2 floors and just short of 6 feet deep and 6 feet wide(not including nesting boxes). The full run, before I installed the safety fence for younger girls, is about 10 feet wide and at least 30 feet long.
There is definitely no shortage of room here!! We live out of town and have a few acres of pasture with only 2 horses. The older girls already free range at will as soon as I'm home from work and usually all day on weekends. We bought all of our chickens and turkeys from our local farm supply at 1 to 2 days old. Each group has 3 waterers and 3 feeders. I find that they waste less food and don't dirty the water as much when they don't crowd at each station. Does it sound like there will enough room for everyone once they are combined? Or should I give them more space to spread out? I don't leave them out of their run when we're not home, as we do have a couple hawks out here, so would like to make sure they're not cramped and have plenty exercise. I can certainly expand their run and add some hiding spots for younger girls.

 

[Amsav44]

The best time to integrate chicks is when they are very small. I know. It sounds like a brutal setup to get baby chicks injured or killed. But the reality is that when you integrate chicks at two weeks instead of eleven weeks, the big chickens don't view them as a threat to the social order.

Once chicks reach nearly full size, it's more of a challenge because the older chickens feel they much defend their positions in the flock, and so there is bound to be more conflict.

But it's still doable. I place an old card table in the run at one end. The youngsters' food and water go on top of this table. If you only have room for a raised platform, that can work just as well. It gets the food up and away from the adults who will be defending their food source. Chicks only need to be shown once and they will know to fly up there for a rest from the big girls.

Adequate space is key to successful integration. The small ones need to be able to evade the older ones and they can't hope to do that in a tiny run.

I really wish I would have started introducing them sooner! To be honest, I only planned on having the 2 Rhodies, as we call them, and the 3 Plymouths. Since we got them in early March, they lived in our spare bedroom in a huge tote with their heat lamp. But, when I went to buy more chick feed and bedding, 3 wks later, I also came home with 5 more chicks.. So, we just made another "chick house" in the spare room and never put them together until now with the safety fence...

 

[aart]

6x6 for 10 birds is tight.
Run sounds great...always good to have a bunch of stuff for them to climb onto and under....2x2's and branches for roosts. Logs, stumps, pallets leaned against wall or up on concrete blocks, grazing frames, old table/chairs/benches.

Space for birds can depend on your climate and how weather and predator proof your run is. Adding your general geographical location to your profile is of great assistance when answers questions. It's easy to do and then it's always there!

 

[Amsav44]

Thank you aart!! I'll start today on expanding the coop so it's sure to be done before all the girls are together. I'll also be sure to update my profile.
Thanks again!