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kimberdougl5
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THANK YOU!!! I already considered keeping a squirt bottle handy...I'll add it to the repertoireThere must be parts we can't see.
Try this, the rooster needs to go. Then, let the hens out to free range, so to speak, put the chicks where you want them to be in the hen set up. This will allow them to explore the area and get comfortable in the area without being harassed. Do add a couple of feed stations, but while the chicks are in there, feed along the fence. Put the hens, where you had the chicks.
Next add one hen to the chicks, yes she will chase them, but if you have a few hideouts, and there are more chicks, this game will soon wear out - say 3-4 days, at that time, add one more hen. Now, of the pair of hens left, one might be easier if so use that one. A squirt gun can kind of discourage any tag teaming, and then last add the last bird.
The other solution, that actually might work best, is pin-less peepers on the hens, have them wear them for a month, and by then it should be a go.
Mrs K

I'll start trying one hen at a time (again) and see if I get better results this time.