Introducing new chickens to flock

[ChickenMama321]

Hi there. I currently have 6 one year chickens and have gotten a pair of Japanese Bantams. My original chickens are Black Cooper Marans and Cream Legbars which are regular sized birds. How should I go about introducing the new adult birds ? They are already full grown however they are a smaller breed. Also, my originals are free range during the day. Can I start letting the new ones free range with them too?

 

[SMorrison7k]

I would personally do a "quarantine" period if you haven't already to be sure they are disease free. I typically introduce at night once everyone is settled down...much less commotion that way! Congrats on the new ones and good luck!

 

[AggieGirl09]

How long do you normally quarantine the new chickens before introducing them to your flock?

I would personally do a "quarantine" period if you haven't already to be sure they are disease free. I typically introduce at night once everyone is settled down...much less commotion that way! Congrats on the new ones and good luck!

 

[RWise]

At least 30 days, then as said I move them at night (it's easier for me) and watch in the morning.

 

[Pork Pie]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/topic-of-the-week-adding-new-chickens-to-the-flock.1164542/

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

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1098683/introducing-new-chickens-to-old-flock#post_16895615