I know y'all here can help me out!
I've raised two flocks of chickens, but never been in this boat before.
I have 8, 3 year old RIR and Black Australorp hens. I now adopted 4, one month old columbian wyandotte (that's what she thought they were) chicks.
I have the chicks in a large brooder in my garage right now.
Do I need to wait until the chicks are grown to introduce them? Kinda doubtful, but wondered if the hens would "take them under their wing."
When I do introduce, I'll have to create some sort of cage or something, or maybe use a big dog crate, to put them in the coop in that cage....so wouldn't just throw 'em in.
Would love ideas from those who have done this before.
Thanks!
Angie
I've raised two flocks of chickens, but never been in this boat before.
I have 8, 3 year old RIR and Black Australorp hens. I now adopted 4, one month old columbian wyandotte (that's what she thought they were) chicks.
I have the chicks in a large brooder in my garage right now.
Do I need to wait until the chicks are grown to introduce them? Kinda doubtful, but wondered if the hens would "take them under their wing."
When I do introduce, I'll have to create some sort of cage or something, or maybe use a big dog crate, to put them in the coop in that cage....so wouldn't just throw 'em in.
Would love ideas from those who have done this before.
Thanks!
Angie