Hey ya'all, I'm new and really excited to be here

[lako1004]

I live in FL, have one welsummer hen who's about a year and a half old. Wanted to get her some friends so got 1 Swedish flower hen and 1 rooster, 5 mos. old and 3 Norvegen brown hybrid chicks now 5 weeks old. Planning to transition chicks to co-op shortly. Any suggestions?

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, lako1004, and . Pleased you joined us. Here's a great article about how to intro new chickens https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock
Lots of other great info in the Learning Center here https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
Best of luck and enjoy your flock!

 

[BuffOrpington88]

Hi and welcome to BYC! If you are planning to combine the flocks into the same coop, here is a great article that may be helpful. Thanks for joining us!

 

[sunflour]

so glad you have joined us.

Here's a current thread discussing integrating newbies to flocks you may be interested in:

post #1

 

[drumstick diva]

Buff Orpington has given a link to my favorite "Look but don't touch method," of integration - think it's the kindest, safest way.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

We recently started a discussion with loads of good suggestions and tips on how to go about integrating younger birds into a flock:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...chicks-into-an-adult-flock/0_30#post_17382058

 

[lako1004]

Thanks for all the help you guys. I just got a rooster, never had one before as I only wanted layers. He doesn't crow at all, is that normal?

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!