YarnAndChickens
In the Brooder
- Jul 5, 2023
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I have a small flock of 4 silkies, 1 rooster and 2 pullets all about 12 weeks of age. I'm getting 6 new chickens today all 15 weeks old.
I have a 10x20 run and a 4x6 coop. They get to free range for 2 hours in the evening.
I'm not sure what to do when I bring these new chickens home.
I have a large dog kennel I was thinking of letting the new chickens live in inside the run while everybody gets to introduce.
Only problem with that is, I don't have a second coop for the dog kennel so can the new chickens just sleep on the ground in the kennel for a few nights? I could cover it with a blanket or something so they feel safe.
Do I have any other alternatives?
Can I let the new chickens be in the kennel inside the coop for 3 hours then when the other chickens go to the coop for night I can stick the new chickens in with them?
Please help
I have a 10x20 run and a 4x6 coop. They get to free range for 2 hours in the evening.
I'm not sure what to do when I bring these new chickens home.
I have a large dog kennel I was thinking of letting the new chickens live in inside the run while everybody gets to introduce.
Only problem with that is, I don't have a second coop for the dog kennel so can the new chickens just sleep on the ground in the kennel for a few nights? I could cover it with a blanket or something so they feel safe.
Do I have any other alternatives?
Can I let the new chickens be in the kennel inside the coop for 3 hours then when the other chickens go to the coop for night I can stick the new chickens in with them?
Please help