Introducing a new chicken

[kudla0423]

I have two seven week old Barred rocks (that we think are pullets) and was wondering if it's possible to add a four month old BR (hen) to the flock? That's a pretty big age/ size difference and I wasn't sure how to go about it or if it's a bad idea all together? Any advice?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Side by side penning, or making a separation pen inside your coop for a while with supervised interactions is the best way to go. It could take days or months depending on the temperament of your birds.

 

[aart]

I have two seven week old Barred rocks (that we think are pullets) and was wondering if it's possible to add a four month old BR (hen) to the flock? That's a pretty big age/ size difference and I wasn't sure how to go about it or if it's a bad idea all together? Any advice?

Welcome to BYC!

First, a 4 month female is called a pullet, won't be a hen until 1 year old.

Agrees with OHLD about housing them separated by wire at first.
It's all about territoriality.....who ever was there first will defend their food/water/space.
Lots of space is key.

Read up on integration..... BYC advanced search>titles only>integration
This is good place to start reading, tho some info is outdated IMO:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock