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introducing new chicks to the flock safely

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by sixchicksandus, Jul 14, 2011.

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  1. Jul 14, 2011 #1
    sixchicksandus

    sixchicksandus Hatching

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    can u take the chicks from their mother then bring them back to the flock without them being in danger? They r 3 days old and r starting to get through the fence im affraid they will get eating by some animal or get caught in fence. I had heard that the flock will kill a new bird but these r the off spring of the first flock. any help thank u
     

  4. Jul 14, 2011 #2
    Judy

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    No, but you can leave the chicks with their mother and the mother will generally protect the chicks from the rest of the flock if needed.
     
  6. Jul 14, 2011 #3
    Miyashi

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    I set up a small cage constructed of 2x4's and extra chicken wire in the coop so all the big birds could meet the babies with a safety wall in the way. My hen could hang out with her babies and all was well. About 2 weeks later, I took the cage out everyone mingled just perfectly!
    Hope everything works out!
     
  8. Jul 15, 2011 #4
    sixchicksandus

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    thanks i just took care of the others from day 1 n i dont want these to get killed its hard to trust the flock but they r like pets and seem to be good natured.
     

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