How do I make my chickens get along?

Whoa-- seems like you have lots of elements in motion. 😕
Perhaps you could start by putting the more mild tempered ones in closest proximity.
If these make up the larger group, it would stand to reason that the pecking order they establish would be the bar set for those who are added after.
What is your ultimate goal? Putting everyone together or having multiple groups? Have you considered building a more spacious coop to give them additional space? Maybe sell or repurpose the ones you have? My pullets are exceptionally territorial and am working to add an additions to my little herd before late autumn. In order to balance their gut reaction of 'Hey, this is MINE!', I plan to move the coop to another angle and change up the run a little bit. Maybe even paint so it feels like home to my established ladies but they get to process new info just as those I add. I hope it will make for an easier transition.
Your flock sounds like it is beautiful and diverse! I hope it goes as smooth as possible and they are all together in harmony very soon. 😊

Hi, 😊 just thought you may like an update. Of the 5 male Araucana I was able to give away two, and unfortunately I had to dispatch of two more (stressful day for me 😅) I made Coq Au Vin and no one else died but the two roosters.
I have 12 left 3 are males and they are all getting along now. Thanks for your advice!
 
Hi, 😊 just thought you may like an update. Of the 5 male Araucana I was able to give away two, and unfortunately I had to dispatch of two more (stressful day for me 😅) I made Coq Au Vin and no one else died but the two roosters.
I have 12 left 3 are males and they are all getting along now. Thanks for your advice!
 
Although I’ve not kept cockerels in my limited time as a chicken keeper I believe most will tell you, you still have too many cockerels. You have allot going on with so many different aged birds and 3 coops. I’m glad they are getting along better. I think you should only keep 1 of cockerels. Pick the best for your purpose.
 
Hi, 😊 just thought you may like an update. Of the 5 male Araucana I was able to give away two, and unfortunately I had to dispatch of two more (stressful day for me 😅) I made Coq Au Vin and no one else died but the two roosters.
I have 12 left 3 are males and they are all getting along now. Thanks for your advice!
Yahh!! Sounds like you worked out the best possible solution available! I don't envy the choices you had to make though narrowing down to keep the peace had to be done. I bet the rehomed two will make great additions to the flocks they went to. Thank you for the update. 😊
 

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