Introduced the new chicks today

[drmolarmagic]

So my 2 chicks one Polish and one Amber star are about 7 weeks old now and so I’ve moved them, still in the crate, covered with a mesh, into the main bird house to “introduce” them to all the other birds ( silkies, pigeons, doves) while I was setting up before I covered them 2 tangerine doves came over to checkout the new arrivals
I’m hoping to let them out of the crate with the other birds at about 10 weeks but we’ll see how it goes. This is new for me I’ve never raised chicks not “of the flock”. Exciting to see them there

 

[Callender Girl]

Do you suppose the doves are checking them out so they can report to the rest of the flock about these cute, little newcomers?

Best wishes with the integration!

 

[drmolarmagic]

Do you suppose the doves are checking them out so they can report to the rest of the flock about these cute, little newcomers?

Best wishes with the integration!

Probably correct, the doves are such gossips!

 

[drmolarmagic]

Update! I've started leaving the mesh cover off of the bin during the day and the 2 your chickens are hopping out and spending the day exploring. I got there last night and the Amber star was hanging with one of my silkies. and as they walk around all the other birds seem to not care so I think the integration is going well and I'm guessing in another week I can loose the bin and allow them to just be in the bird house with everyone

 

[Callender Girl]

Sounds like it's going well. Congrats!

 

[Lor]

Glad to hear it's going well.

 

[drmolarmagic]

UPDATE: These two are adorable and they are also inseparable! The smaller Polish Chick follows the Amber star everywhere like a shadow, and they are very cute together
Other birds are ok with them, only my White Silkie who is very broody now is not happy with them and pecks when they come near

 

[drmolarmagic]

"Hey..nice hair''
"thanks you too"
New Polish Chick checking out Silkie

 

[drmolarmagic]

These ladies are really growing up.
(Silly photo bombing pigeon!)

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Beautiful birds! Congratulations! That pigeon is gorgeous! Would love to see your bird house in full, do you have a page?