Integrating new chicks, same age to current flock

[Chickentings]

Hi again! I currently have 5 chicks ages 5-7 weeks. They all came from the same hatchery at the same time so they do cuddle and “flock” together. I’m supposed to get 3-4 new chicks that will be 8 weeks from a different hatchery next week. It’s warm enough here for them to all be outside (my current flock is in an outdoor secure coop). What steps should I take for them to get along, and become integrated together? They will all be pullets. When can they all be in the coop together? Both hatcheries are npip.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Honestly I'd just put them in together and supervise for an hour or two - they're still at the age where pecking order isn't quite set so they may not need any integration time.

 

[Mrs. K]

I agree - nearly the same number of birds in both groups, and all about the same age. A lot os space, some hideouts and I would just keep an eye on them.

 

[Chickentings]

Honestly I'd just put them in together and supervise for an hour or two - they're still at the age where pecking order isn't quite set so they may not need any integration time.

Thank you !

 

[Chickentings]

I agree - nearly the same number of birds in both groups, and all about the same age. A lot os space, some hideouts and I would just keep an eye on them.

Thank you! I can’t wait to do this!