Can I put new hens with current hens that wear blinders?

[Rooster666]

Greetings. I have two Rhode Island Red hens. I recently put blinders (or pinless peepers) on them because I plan to add three more hens. Is it okay to add the three new hens to the chicken enclosure during the late afternoon or early evening? My main concern is that my two Rhode Island Red hens will attack the new hens. But I am hopeful the blinders will stop their aggression. Any advice please? Thank you!

 

[Rooster666]

This is what chicken blinders or pinless peepers are:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blinders_(poultry)

 

[Alaskan]

Huh. I have no idea.

Do make sure the new ones have been quarantined.

And then I would just try while you watch.

 

[aart]

Huh.....never heard of that integration technique <shrugs> might work.
I'd be ready with plan B if it doesn't.
Please Do let us know if it works out!

Here's some tips and links to the more typical....
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.

This used to be a better search, new format has reduced it's efficacy, but still:
Read up on integration..... BYC advanced search>titles only>integration
This is good place to start reading, BUT some info is outdated IMO:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock