Chicks need moved

[blueberrysilky]

I have 2 White Leghorns that need moved into the coop and run. My rooster isn't too fond of that idea the few times I've let them down he chased them and ripped tail feathers out. What can I do to control him and make him accept them? PS I also have a very Protective hen that isn't too fond pf the idea either

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I have 2 White Leghorns that need moved into the coop and run. My rooster isn't too fond of that idea the few times I've let them down he chased them and ripped tail feathers out. What can I do to control him and make him accept them? PS I also have a very Protective hen that isn't too fond pf the idea either

How old are the leghorns? How many birds are in the existing adult flock and how much space, total, will the integration be taking place in? The best way to approach integration is to use a "look but don't touch" approach which has the birds in close proximity, but separate by a physical barrier (ie fence) so that they can adjust to the presence without being able to inflict harm. As they adjust to seeing, then you can start allowing physical contact - there *will* be pecking order stuff, there will be some pecking, some chasing, etc - until/unless actual physical harm is occurring it is not a situation that requires intervention. You can also rig things so that there is a "safe" zone that the smaller/younger birds can get into but the larger birds cannot - so the little ones can escape if things start getting out of hand.