Chicken friend from Massachusetts

[Appenzeller friend]

I was gifted 2 1 year old chickens 4 years ago. In the meantime I have 14 and a wonderful rooster. One of the 5 year olds became broody at the beginning of October. We now have 2 6 week old pullets and it is cold. They have been in the smaller coop from the beginning. How do I integrate them with the other hens?

 

[Jenbirdee]

hi! nice to meet you!

whenever I bring in new ducks, I let them get used to seeing each other through a fence for a couple of weeks

 

[Appenzeller friend]

I have done this with my other chicks at a different time of the year. I am afraid it might be too cold for the 2 little ones out in the run.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. If you have a dog crate that can be used.

 

[AGeese]

I was gifted 2 1 year old chickens 4 years ago. In the meantime I have 14 and a wonderful rooster. One of the 5 year olds became broody at the beginning of October. We now have 2 6 week old pullets and it is cold. They have been in the smaller coop from the beginning. How do I integrate them with the other hens?

Welcome! Once they have some size they should be able to join the flock, but you should have them visible to each other until then. Just make sure they have space to avoid getting bullied in tight quarters and separate food/water.

 

[Tookie]

Hello, welcome to BYC! Good luck with integration!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! It's very nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Hi! Welcome to BYC

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. They will need to be seen by the flock for a while before they are put in with them. They will need hiding places inside the run and you may need to add extra feeders and waterers.