Introducing 2 laying hens

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Bill McRooster

Bill McRooster

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May 30, 2016
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How should I introduce 2 laying hens (barred rocks)? My flock consists of 1 hen with her 5 two month old chicks..
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Hi and welcome to BYC - glad to have you onboard with us.

Here's a few links that may help guide you in developing a strategy that works for you. I should add that its good practice to quarantine the newbies before beginning integration.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1015820/reintegration-by-supervised-visits#post_15742910

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-see-but-don-t-touch-method

Best of luck

CT
 
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CTKen gave you some good links to check out. Good luck with the integration!
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC!
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Yes, I think they are all old enough for hens to be among them. Definitely follow the links to integrating new birds into your flock. Be aware that it can take months for new birds or even the old birds to all mix in properly and peacefully. ALWAYS add more food and water stations when adding new birds so some don't get starved out, which happens easily. Provide levels and places for birds to escape each other. Watch them all carefully for that first week and if any of them are really bully like or out of control, cage all bullies. Pinless Peepers work well on aggressive birds.

Good luck and welcome to our flock! :)
 

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