Hi from north Texas, fairly new chicken owner here ready to introduce my 2 new white silkies to my 4 golden sex links in our new coop and run.

[shawnarcm]

Hi from north Texas, I am a fairly new chicken owner/lover since last easter time. We got 4 golden sexlinks then and recently got 2 white silkies. We just had a run made for them and put a new coup in it so we can move the Goldens out of the barn (they free range most days but we put in coop n barn at night) and we have been raising the silkies inside our house til they were big enough to go outside. Well......its time!!! When Ive had the silkies and Goldens outside together watching how they interact they mostly stay away from and ignore each other. I just don't want my baby silkies getting hurt since they are smaller. We were going try to let the silkies stay in the coop tonight and see how they do by themselves before putting them all together in coup overnight. Im sure I will be on here a lot with lots of questions!

 

[N F C]

Hi, best of luck with the integration!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Hi, best of luck with the integration!

Welcome to BYC!

 

[silverhair67]

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. I have a separate coop for the banty here. Good luck on incorporating them.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[cmom]

I have integrated both at night slipping the new birds into a coop or while free ranging. I also have taken treats out so initially the birds are more interested in the treats. You will find a lot of good information here Good luck with your birds and have fun...

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined us.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Monitor the integration closely as silkies frequently have problems being accepted by an established flock of large fowl.