Chickens&duckies
In the Brooder
I need to know how I should go about introducing my 8 new chicks to my current small flock. I have 2 Mallard ducks and a Wyandotte already in the coop right now(they are 6 weeks old). My baby chicks are 1 week old Rhode Island Reds. I know its gonna be a good little while before the chicks can go outside. But how should I go about doing it. I hear that usually when introducing, the already established flock will torment anyone new. But my little flock is so small, 3 birds, that I'm kinda wondering if the 8 new chicks will be the tormentors. Anyone have any experience with this?
Update: To clear any confusion, my chicks will not be taken out of the brooder anytime soon. I'm just thinking ahead here to when they finally can go outside and join my other 3.
Update: To clear any confusion, my chicks will not be taken out of the brooder anytime soon. I'm just thinking ahead here to when they finally can go outside and join my other 3.
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