Quote: I think there a re a lot of variables.....The ages of the other birds, the amount of exposure they have had to each other, the size of the run, the breed and temperment of the other birds. I have 4 that were broody raised and are about 10 weeks old. They have been integrated since they were a couple of weeks old and sleep in top of the nestbox lid. I got an OE pullet that is about 6 weeks ans quite a bit smaller a few days ago. She was sleeping alone and still spends most of her forage time alone,but is now sleeping with the 10 week olds. She has had a few of the hens take a swipe at her, but none very serious. They pretty much ignore her now.
My dels have started challenging each other. However I only see this happen when they are let out of the coop into the yard. When they are all in the small coop's run they are all nice to each other and get along really nicely and dont make hardly any noise. Let them out into the yard and then they are all over the place charging here and there. It looks kind of funny when they run with the wings out and the heads down low. They look like little dive bombers or something. Then they pull up short stand up tall and sometimes almost sitting on their tails pointing feet at each other. Nobody actualy hurts anyone they just seem to be sizing each other up. We did get one incident where one pecked at the neck of the other and grabbed them but it was quickly settled when the other pecked back and stood her ground.
They also started chasing the little buffs when they were outside too. Not very intently but enough to cause the littles to run around a bit.
I wonder if this will continue when they have the larger run to be in or is them just letting off a bit of steam.
They definitely chase each other if someone has a coveted treat.
Is this normal. I wouldnt say they are outright fighting but just establishing who is in charge.
I think it's pretty normal. I have even seen 2 week old chicks do it. It seems to be a form of play to them.......just like kittens and puppies wrestling and pouncing.
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The heat lamp fell down onto the chick bin while we were out visiting my grandmother. I feel horrible imagining them unable to escape the heat. All my daughter's new little Easter Eggers are gone, and my Faverolle pullets. The male Fav is doing okay, and the packing peanut Fav is in rough shape but trying to make it. I had other bins with the Marans, Dominiques and meat boys so they are all safe, at least. Very upset. I usually use hanging lamps for the chicks, but they had a clamp. I am guessing when my husband put it up he just didn't screw it down tight enough.
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that!
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The heat lamp fell down onto the chick bin while we were out visiting my grandmother. I feel horrible imagining them unable to escape the heat. All my daughter's new little Easter Eggers are gone, and my Faverolle pullets. The male Fav is doing okay, and the packing peanut Fav is in rough shape but trying to make it. I had other bins with the Marans, Dominiques and meat boys so they are all safe, at least. Very upset. I usually use hanging lamps for the chicks, but they had a clamp. I am guessing when my husband put it up he just didn't screw it down tight enough.
Im so sorry! After an incident with a foster kitten and a heat lamp and a carpet I have lamps that are both tied and rest on screens. NeedS 2 disasters to make it fall a d not as hot.
That is always one of my biggest fears. I am always double and triple checking. I also use the bigger brooder clamp lamps that have the safety guard on them. That way is it does fall it will not be flat against the fllor and can't trap anyone.
. Otherwise, anything heritage and middle to large sized. My girls would like more Australorps and Dominiques. 
The heat lamp fell down onto the chick bin while we were out visiting my grandmother. I feel horrible imagining them unable to escape the heat. All my daughter's new little Easter Eggers are gone, and my Faverolle pullets. The male Fav is doing okay, and the packing peanut Fav is in rough shape but trying to make it. I had other bins with the Marans, Dominiques and meat boys so they are all safe, at least. Very upset. I usually use hanging lamps for the chicks, but they had a clamp. I am guessing when my husband put it up he just didn't screw it down tight enough.
. Otherwise, anything heritage and middle to large sized. My girls would like more Australorps and Dominiques.
