Introducing an Adult Bird to a Pullet Flock

[kilmon88]

That does change things a bit, but if she's already been mixed with the flock, it's too late anyway. If she has parasites, she's already spread them. If she doesn't look or act sick, I still wouldn't worry about it. I think it's better to treat specific symptoms than randomly administer antibiotics just in case. Antibiotics aren't a cure-all for everything, and why give useless treatment for something? If she's been in with his flock and his flock appeared healthy when you went to get her, that's a good sign. Don't sweat it. Just keep an eye on your flock. 

I'll keep an eye on her. She appears very healthy and has been holding her own with the young chickens picking on her. Thanks for the advice

 

[1muttsfan]

It is too late now, but good to know for later, that even if they are from the same place isolation is a good idea. The other farm could have been exposed to something contagious in the time since you got your birds. Too late to waste time worrying about it now, though, hope for the best for you.

 

[whittychick]

How's everything going? Everyone all healthy and happy?!

 

[kilmon88]

How's everything going? Everyone all healthy and happy?!

So far so good. No signs of sickness and they seem to have stopped picking on her so much. Thanks for checking!