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Before I turn her out, I would put the feed bowl right next to the cage wall, inside and outside of the cage, so they are eating together for a bit.
Introducing a single bird is one of the most difficult introductions, a single smaller bird into an established flock increases the difficulty.
I think I would wait a couple of more weeks. And then, at night when things are roosted up, you might try changing their places. So put all three of your hens in that cage for a couple of days, and let the new one out to explore the run and coop. This does two things, it lets the old chicken see this bird in their territory, and get used to that idea, and it lets the new bird explore this area, and get comfortable in it, without being attacked. Set up some hideouts in the run, a pallet against a wall or up on bricks, making sure that there are two exits for each hideout, so something does not get trapped.
Then after two days, when the new bird is roosting in the coop (you may have to put her there a few times) let one of the older birds out at just before dark. They should both roost in the coop. Do that until you do not see scuffling between the new/old pair.
Then let them all out, very close to dark. Let them work it out, unless there is blood.
Introducing a single bird is one of the most difficult introductions, a single smaller bird into an established flock increases the difficulty.
Good luck,
Mrs K
I really dont exactly how old she is. Not over 8 or 9 weeks I wouldthink.. That is how long ago I ordered her. Her feathers on her flanks have not come in. She is bald there
8 or 9 weeks? If the bird is that young, then he is definitely, 100%, unequivocally a cockerel.
I really dont exactly how old she is. Not over 8 or 9 weeks I wouldthink.. That is how long ago I ordered her. Her feathers on her flanks have not come in. She is bald there
8 or 9 weeks? If the bird is that young, then he is definitely, 100%, unequivocally a cockerel.
That little chicken was killed by a raccoon. I still can't think about it. It has devastated me. I had gotten SO attached to him