Integrating similar age pullets

[SamIamNam786]

So I have three EE that are 13 weeks old and wish to add in 2 bared rocks that are 23 weeks.

I have a large run That I can add a mini run to while having the two integrate, but I only have one coop. What to do?!

Ps- these pictures are marans or Plymouth rocks?

 

[aart]

I wouldn't say those are similar ages.
Are the older ones laying yet?
Can you provide 24/7 security in the run section you are thinking of?
Just how big is the run and coop, in feet by feet?
Dimensions and pics would be good.

 

[SamIamNam786]

I wouldn't say those are similar ages.
Are the older ones laying yet?
Can you provide 24/7 security in the run section you are thinking of?
Just how big is the run and coop, in feet by feet?
Dimensions and pics would be good.

I can provide security in the new run. We have a new 20x10 metal frame run covered in hardware cloth. I also have the older prefab run that will be inside The larger run upon integration. (Second photo shows older prefab run, just the middle section which is 60” x50”

 

[aart]

I'd not try to keep 5 birds in that tiny coop.
I would recommend that you stay with the 3 birds you have now.
Integration works best with extra space.

 

[SamIamNam786]

I'd not try to keep 5 birds in that tiny coop.
I would recommend that you stay with the 3 birds you have now.
Integration works best with extra space.

The coop itself is def large enough for 5-7 chickens. The three I have only use about a sq ft lol. They don’t hang out in there. I actually wanted to add more so they add heat for winter.

 

[aart]

The coop itself is def large enough for 5-7 chickens. The three I have only use about a sq ft lol. They don’t hang out in there. I actually wanted to add more so they add heat for winter.

Is that the number of birds the manufacturer states?
I'm guessing, yes.
What are the actual dimensions of the coop?
Crowding can cause way more problems than cold.

Using chickens to 'heat' the coop is a common but not a viable theory.
Ventilation is much more important, which is minimal from what I can see.

 

[SamIamNam786]

Is that the number of birds the manufacturer states?
I'm guessing, yes.
What are the actual dimensions of the coop?
Crowding can cause way more problems than cold.

Using chickens to 'heat' the coop is a common but not a viable theory.
Ventilation is much more important, which is minimal from what I can see.

No, actually the recommendation from the manufacturer is 6-10 Ducks .

 

[SamIamNam786]

Is that the number of birds the manufacturer states?
I'm guessing, yes.
What are the actual dimensions of the coop?
Crowding can cause way more problems than cold.

Using chickens to 'heat' the coop is a common but not a viable theory.
Ventilation is much more important, which is minimal from what I can see.

You seem to be hating on my coop. There’s so much ventilation. On both left and right there are large 18x7” windows covered in hardware cloth and on the front there are thinner windows that can shut.

 

[SamIamNam786]

4-6 large duck coop, my bad . 6-10 chickens

 

[aart]

You seem to be hating on my coop.

Not 'hating', am just observant of downsides.
As an industrial designer I spent a couple decades heading off potential failures.
Now I've spent 10 years here learning about how chickens are best housed for the health of the birds and the keepers.