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[animallover2202]

whats the best way to introduce new chickens? sence im getting a breeding pair of chickens i dont want any fights going on. so whats the best way?

 

[Mother2Hens]

Welcome to RockyWood who's from the west side of Evansville! I'm from E'ville's far north side. At this moment I am in Bloomington visiting by daughter. She mentioned that there have been a lot of hawk attacks on crows around campus, and that the hawks leave discarded crow sections lying around (how scenic!)

Cluck Acres- What a relief to finally know who the predators are! And you should post your hero rooster's photo. I like the idea of stringing the flag pennants like you see at car dealerships. Ha. Just put a few used cars out, too, and you could honk the horns as an additional warning! I bet your wife would love it-- how is she getting along now?

Animal lover-- I can identify your birds' combs as "rose combs." That's all I know-- except they sure are cute!
Speaking of cute, nice b-day chick, AATH

Vickichicki- keeping my fingers crossed for a successful hatch!

 

[animallover2202]

thanks mother there starting to get use to me still scared but not as scared

 

[oldrooster]

Welcome to RockyWood who's from the west side of Evansville! I'm from E'ville's far north side. At this moment I am in Bloomington visiting by daughter. She mentioned that there have been a lot of hawk attacks on crows around campus, and that the hawks leave discarded crow sections lying around (how scenic!)

Cluck Acres- What a relief to finally know who the predators are! And you should post your hero rooster's photo. I like the idea of stringing the flag pennants like you see at car dealerships. Ha. Just put a few used cars out, too, and you could honk the horns as an additional warning! I bet your wife would love it-- how is she getting along now?

Animal lover-- I can identify your birds' combs as "rose combs." That's all I know-- except they sure are cute!
Speaking of cute, nice b-day chick, AATH

Vickichicki- keeping my fingers crossed for a successful hatch!

Is your daughter in the city or county. I live in the county half way to Martinsville.... plus I have an unkle in Evansville small world isn';t it?

 

[Kiniska]

Good news.. I just candled danand and I's eggs... all but 1 are for sure growing! That's 19 babies due on april 12th I need to work on my coop and build a couple tractors next warm day

Congratulations! That is so exciting.
My little nuggets are growing quick. Two and a half weeks old now. My husband has been shocked at how fast they grow.

 

[Kiniska]

Here is to better weather soon.

 

[Too Fast]

Here is to better weather soon.

GRRRRRRRRRR! Only better weather we're having soon is some 50* temps this weekend, then next week is more of the same we've had this week. Low 40s for the high. What about last March? I guess the averages are keeping us normal. This March has to be one of the colder on record, does anyone know about that?

Oh I love McCormicks creek! I took my kids there creek hopping when they were little. Beautiful place.

^x2 I love McCormicks Creek!!!

Thank you 2. We did have a great time:

 

[4 the Birds]

whats the best way to introduce new chickens? sence im getting a breeding pair of chickens i dont want any fights going on. so whats the best way?

The best way to introduce new chickens to an existing flock is to do it slowly. Our new birds are ready to go outside to the coop at 6 weeks of age. They stay in an isolated area of the coop where they can see the flock and get acquainted. After two weeks they can join the flock! If you don't have the space or an area to isolate then you can introduce birds while you feed treats and hope for the best. A pecking order will be established in the group. Hope this helps!
6 week old pullets in an isolation area out in the coop. We add a brooder lamp in the area for a few more weeks of the temps are below 50 deg F at nights.

 

[joelamp]

Anyone know anywhere I can buy some pullets besides TSC or Big R? Located in Chesterton/Valpo area and looking for Barred Rock,Wyandotte,Buff Orpington. Any help is appreciated.

 

[animallover2202]

4: yea that does help just hope they don't stress out when I add my 5 babys and the breeding chickens