having trouble introducing new hens to flock

[chickenlover_1111]

I have a pretty small flock with 5 hens 2 of which are new to the flock and my older hens still aren’t use to them or dont like them. They see eachother everyday because I have my coop split, My older hens on one and my New chickens on the other.They are about the same size, I dont get why they don't bond. Any tips??


M.C

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are so happy you have joined us. I'll let someone who's been here longer answer.

 

[janiedoe]

How much space do you have? I assume if you split the coop it must be good sized. How long have you had the 2 new girls in the coop? Are the 2 new hens of laying age? What breeds are your hens?
And by the way, Welcome to BYC!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! wish you luck with the bonding !

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. It's all about hierarchy. Everyone has to establish their position in the social order. It takes time, a bit of pecking and bullying. Sort of like 'mean girls in high school'.

 

[chickenlover_1111]

How much space do you have? I assume if you split the coop it must be good sized. How long have you had the 2 new girls in the coop? Are the 2 new hens of laying age? What breeds are your hens?
And by the way, Welcome to BYC!

Thanks Ive had my 2 new girls in the coop for about 2 months now, They did start laying just about a week agoMy coop is 7 by 14. I am also not sure what breed they are but I am assuming Australorps.

 

[chickenlover_1111]

Welcome to BYC. It's all about hierarchy. Everyone has to establish their position in the social order. It takes time, a bit of pecking and bullying. Sort of like 'mean girls in high school'.

Thanks What I am worried about is my 2 new girls let them selves get pecked. Is that normal? I assume they are big enough to defend themselves.

 

[DucksAreBest]

Hello, welcome to BackYard Chickens. Thank you for joining our community.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal community!

Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[little chick-y baby mama]

maybe if you tried separating the two and then for short amounts of time letting them in the coop with the older hens. Extend the time from thirty minutes to an hour, and so on. Left someone hold the new chickens then another hold the older in the same room.