I have 8 hens and 1 rooster, and 3 of the birds which are new to the flock are not getting along w/ the others. The 3 were in isolation up until a week ago then I let them out w/ the others. The 3 that came together pretty much stay w/ one another and do there own thing. And then my original group of 5 they stay together as a group too. I went out this morning to feed them some bread and 2 of the 3 came over to get some bread. Well, my one dominant hen and rooster came over and the dominant momma hen and the BR (new to the group) started fighting. It didn't last long, am guessing they are establishing their pecking order. I'd really like for these new 3 to get a long w/ the others and hang out as a whole group. Do any of you have groups of chickens that don't get along and one group will stick together and another will stick together and hang out in different places? I don't want this to be a problem and have constant fighting.
Another thing I am kind of worried about is I am having some chicks and when they are old enough to be introduced will there be the same fighting that's going on now?
Kim
Another thing I am kind of worried about is I am having some chicks and when they are old enough to be introduced will there be the same fighting that's going on now?
Kim