I have one chicken and I am adding another chicken to the mix. Can I add it right away?

[LucyBO16]

Thank you. I will talk to my dad about it. We kept our chickens in the coop for three days when we got them.

 

[FlyWheel]

They should be fine. The problem occurs when a much smaller chicken is introduced, as it will be unable to 'stand up' to the larger bird. There probably will be some preliminary squabbles until they establish a mutually accepted pecking order. But unless it continues an inordinate amount of time or gets out of hand (injury) I wouldn't worry about it. Just keep an eye on them for the first few days. Chickens are social creatures.


Hmm, that's weird, when this thread first displayed there were only 4 posts?

 

[LucyBO16]

Thanks for the input. Everyone is so helpful on this site!

 

[chickens really]

Use a look no touch method for a few days...Unless you practise Bio-security on your property? Contamination will happen...Anyways.....Put the new hen in a look no touch pen for a couple of days...Then let her go...A few fights will happen...Pecking order will need to work its self out!

They will be okay...

Cheers!

 

[LucyBO16]

Thanks!

 

[Vickie 51]

The biggest concern I would have is they should be quarantined to prevent illness, worms, etc. being transmitted from bird to bird. Can you verify that the new bird is completely healthy?

 

[donrae]

If you're still going to free range, what did you do about the dog?

 

[LucyBO16]

I was worried about that too. We checked the bird before we put them in the coop for worms, lice, etc.

 

[LucyBO16]

The dog is now tied up when it goes outside.

 

[jakeopatty]

HELP please! My Easter Egger is about 5 months old and after being plucked on her back and raw hup I had to take her out and put her inside away from the flock. Now none of them want to be her friend! I would like to get another chick her age.. she's really tall... has really long legs btw. I was thinking a Buff Orpington because they're easy going and sweet. I need help on which breed please!!!