- Jul 17, 2013
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I have 13 straight run 10 week old Golden Laced Cochins and took in 11 hens (several different, but docile breeds) of approximately the same age from a neighbor. All of the birds went into the coop at the same time. This was nearly two weeks ago and the two flocks are not co-mingling. They've stayed as two separate flocks. The 11 hens from the neighbor have staked out their territory in the run. They won't let the 13 Cochins into the run. The Cochins stay inside the coop all the time.
Both flocks roost inside the coop. All 11 of the hens from the neighbor roost on the perches. Only one of the Cochins does. The others sit on the ground in the coop.
The coop is 10' x 12' and the run is 12' x 12'. There's lots of room for every one. I have food and water both inside the coop and outside in the run. There are 4 roosting perches that run along the entire 10 foot wall of the coop. Again, lots of room for everyone.
Any suggestions for helping the two flocks blend? How about ways to get the flock of hens who hang out in the run to allow the other flock outside too? And should I be worried that the Cochins aren't roosting at this age?
Many thanks!
Both flocks roost inside the coop. All 11 of the hens from the neighbor roost on the perches. Only one of the Cochins does. The others sit on the ground in the coop.
The coop is 10' x 12' and the run is 12' x 12'. There's lots of room for every one. I have food and water both inside the coop and outside in the run. There are 4 roosting perches that run along the entire 10 foot wall of the coop. Again, lots of room for everyone.
Any suggestions for helping the two flocks blend? How about ways to get the flock of hens who hang out in the run to allow the other flock outside too? And should I be worried that the Cochins aren't roosting at this age?
Many thanks!