Introducing chicks to existing flock

[rkapfen]

So I have an established flock of hens and a serama rooster along with two baby chicks almost 8 weeks old (BLRW and silkie). The babies have been in a pen outside all day with the big girls to have the together but separate time for almost 2 weeks now. These past couple days I’ve been opening the door for them to interact with supervision since I want to merg them together pretty soon. All my girls are okay with them expect for one hen ( the bottom of the pecking order). And my rooster is trying to mate with them. Do all roosters do this to chicks? I thought they left the young ones alone.. maybe it’s cause the chicks are his size? Any advice on merging them?

 

[Got_The_Chick_Itch]

It’s completely normal for that to happen. As long as they’re not getting aggressive with them they should be fine.

 

[rkapfen]

It’s completely normal for that to happen. As long as they’re not getting aggressive with them they should be fine.

So he can mate with the babies, that won’t hurt them?

 

[Got_The_Chick_Itch]

Yes, there might be a little bit of feathers plucked but not a lot so watch them.