introducing new flock to Speckled Sussex

[Mark & Nique]

Update...

We introduced the 4 Red Stars (age 4 months) to our existing Speckled Sussex last week with no problems whatsoever!

 

[ADozenGirlz]

The breed of chickens being introduced isn't as important as the method you use to introduce chickens to each other. It's always tricky when integrating a lone chicken to a group because they're the odd-man-out and the focus of the group's attention as you can imagine. There will be some rearranging of the pecking order but if you use the method I have always employed, it should be a much less stressful and more peaceful integration. http://eggcartonlabels.blogspot.com/2011/06/integrating-new-flock-members-playpen.html

I hope this helps. Best wishes to you!