Introducing new chickens to your flock.

[Gloria Foard]

I have 4 11 week old chicks and 2 8 week old ducklings. I was given a momma hen with a 1week old chick. I am wondering when it would be ok to put them in the same coop and run together. They are separated now, but can see each other. Thanks

 

[Silkie Amateur]

Let them see each other for 2 weeks or more and then put them together at night when they are roosting.

 

[Stelliebellie1234]

Let them see each other for 2 weeks or more and then put them together at night when they are roosting.

Yes, this is a good idea

 

[aart]

I'd be hesitant to add them at night.
A broody mama is fierce creature and may decimate those younger birds.
Are you keeping the chicks and duckling together?
How big is your coop and run?
Dimensions and pics would help here.

 

[Silkie owner]

If you are having trouble this calms down chickens and makes it super easy to introduce new chicks to your flockhttps://www.globalherbs.co.uk/product/chicken-chill-out