Introducing new hen to flock

[Whitney0h]

I have them separated during the day but wondering if they can sleep together? They sleep so sound & I move them to a dog crate to keep them safe.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Here is a article on introducing a new chicken to a already established flock. Good luck!! adding-to-your-flock.

 

[ChickNanny13]

If you have a wire cage, put feed & water in it with the new member, put the cage in the coop with the rest so the flock will adjust to the newbie. This way she's added & is protected from the rest. See but no touch method is what's often recommended.

What breeds is your flock? The Newbie?
How many?
Size of the coop & run?

 

[Whitney0h]

What breeds is your flock? The Newbie?
How many?
Size of the coop & run?[/QUOTE]

There are 3 chickens, all 5 months old & all silkies. The coop & run are approx 5X7. I let them all free range in the yard today as their first meeting. They seemed to ignore her but when they went inside, the old girls started pecking a little bit. The new girl just let them which was sad to watch so I kept them separated so they could see each other but no more pecking.

 

[aart]

So you are adding 1 new bird to 2 existing birds?

Pics of coop and run would help here.

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