i have struggled over the past year with the chickens i've inherited tormenting the chickens i've raised from chicks. today i gave away 5 standards (one of my special favorites - boo hoo) because my bantams were so tormented they lost ALL their head feathers and because i have 4 silkies waiting to join the big girls. how do you all manage introducing new hens to your coop? i am switching to more silkies and bantam cochins and want my coop to be relatively peaceful. am i being too naive? (sp?)