Our integration started last night around sunset. My hubs had to poke a few chickens at first, but there's been no feather picking or bloodshed yet. We decided against putting up barriers in the run, but we made a safe corner for the smaller ones. They have separate food and water, too. So far, they are staying in their own corners for the most part. I gave everyone some corn tortillas to pick apart this morning, but the younger ones don't seem too interested in treats. They were terrified last night, but seem a little less so today after sleeping over. I'm proud of the bigger chickens for not trying to maim the little ones, and proud of the little ones for having the sense to steer clear of the big girls. I'm going to keep my eye on them, but let them sort out pecking order within reason, of course. Hubs felt that the quicker we get it over with, the better. I'm only okay with a quickie method because my older pullets have never really been the aggressive sort.
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