Sep 26, 2021 #1 L Lis86 Chirping Joined Jan 28, 2021 Messages 30 Reaction score 74 Points 51 I have recently rescued a chick who is now 6 or so weeks old. How would you recommend introducing her to my 3 current hens? She has had some day trips outside and they seem fine when separated but bully her when all 3 are with the new little one.
I have recently rescued a chick who is now 6 or so weeks old. How would you recommend introducing her to my 3 current hens? She has had some day trips outside and they seem fine when separated but bully her when all 3 are with the new little one.
Sep 26, 2021 #2 3KillerBs Addict 16 Years Educator Spirit Friend Joined Jul 10, 2009 Messages 23,955 Reaction score 73,708 Points 1,471 Location North Carolina Sandhills My Coop My Coop Here are some useful articles on integration: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/my-coop-brooder-and-integration.74591/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-“see-but-don’t-touch”-method.67839/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/adding-to-your-flock.47756/
Here are some useful articles on integration: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/my-coop-brooder-and-integration.74591/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-“see-but-don’t-touch”-method.67839/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/adding-to-your-flock.47756/