Introducing chick & hen

[Oldvine]

I have a 2 year old polish hen & a 4 mo silkie hen that I need to put together...the 2 year old is not very nice to the younger .... what should I do?

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

They will get used to each other. It seems like it shouldn't be too bad, because polish can't see very good.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

This link may help

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

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. It's the pecking order. Monitor closely as it sometimes results in bloodshed.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
You have come to the right place.
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[N F C]

Integrating a new bird is always an anxious time (probably as much for the humans as the chickens). You have an excellent link from Pork Pie Ken that should help.

Make yourself at home here and thanks for joining us!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hello and welcome to BYC!! It’s so nice to have you join us.
Others have answered and referred you to good information.

This video may help with learning how to navigate the new site.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of us.

 

[4 ever Orpington]

I have a 2 year old polish hen & a 4 mo silkie hen that I need to put together...the 2 year old is not very nice to the younger .... what should I do?