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Hi, new to the forum here and looking forward to the benefits of shared experiences.
I have a main coop with a good sized brooder coop attached.
My main coop currently houses my 1 + 1/2 year-old pullets, and this past spring's pullets are living in the brooder coop.
I would like to integrate them because the main coop is well insulated, larger, easier for water changes and keeping them together will keep them warmer. We also will soon be needing the brooder for chicks.
I do need to cull a couple of my older pullets but I don't need to replace them all. I've read that older and younger hens shouldn't be mixed but I don't want to replace the full flock and certainly don't want to create yet another additional space.
Is it that much of a problem to integrate? I tested one young pullet and she seems to be doing fine with the older hens and in fact is producing a daily egg even in this cold, dark weather.
Thanks for any replies. Dan
I have a main coop with a good sized brooder coop attached.
My main coop currently houses my 1 + 1/2 year-old pullets, and this past spring's pullets are living in the brooder coop.
I would like to integrate them because the main coop is well insulated, larger, easier for water changes and keeping them together will keep them warmer. We also will soon be needing the brooder for chicks.
I do need to cull a couple of my older pullets but I don't need to replace them all. I've read that older and younger hens shouldn't be mixed but I don't want to replace the full flock and certainly don't want to create yet another additional space.
Is it that much of a problem to integrate? I tested one young pullet and she seems to be doing fine with the older hens and in fact is producing a daily egg even in this cold, dark weather.
Thanks for any replies. Dan
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