Sep 26, 2021 #1 L Lis86 Chirping Jan 28, 2021 30 74 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 14 Years Jul 10, 2009 23,957 73,317 1,431 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/