Was thinking of sneaking the newbies in tomorrow night as it is about to get cold and rainy here and the temp pen is not the most hospitable place. Plus, I will be home during daylight hours for the following days to intervene if need be. I like the idea of the hand feeding, will try that, thanks. The nice thing is the newbies are not little pullets. May also combine my EE nuggets in first as they are all about the same age and temperament. My BR's are the protectors. A big, I mean big, bird came over from the neighbors yard the other day, not sure if it is a capon, young roo or giant hen but my two BR's took charge of that situation and promptly told the intruder where to go. Was quite a site considering how much smaller they were. Those 2 BR's are the most forward, confident birds of my flock, they are also a crack up. Only birds that continue to try to join us in the kitchen and can hold their own against my 2 big dogs when it comes time for treats.
