Introducing new hens to existing flock

[The Cuckoo Nest66]

I doubt the odd / even would make a difference. I would however make sure the new birds haven't got anything new to spread to your coop from theirs before merging them. Check them over for any signs of illness, disease or parasites and as general precaution, treat your coop too for their protection.
Some close supervision at first is also a good idea to nip any pecking order conflicts in the bud.

I will be sure to check!

 

[aart]

We finally got the chemistry/pecking order all settled and now i feel like I want a few more.

Miss the chaos, do you?

our coop is 14ftx15ft. We have four roosts that measure between 11 ft and 4 ft.

Your spaces sound fantastic...can you post some pics?

Should have enough space to section off part of coop and run for the newbies.
Here's some tips about.....
Integration Basics:
It's all about territory and resources(space/food/water).
Existing birds will almost always attack new ones to defend their resources.
Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock.

Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for several weeks, so they can see and get used to each other but not physically interact.

In adjacent runs, spread scratch grains along the dividing mesh, best if mesh is just big enough for birds to stick their head thru, so they get used to eating together.

The more space, the better. Birds will peck to establish dominance, the pecked bird needs space to get away. As long as there's no copious blood drawn and/or new bird is not trapped/pinned down and beaten unmercilessly, let them work it out. Every time you interfere or remove new birds, they'll have to start the pecking order thing all over again.

Multiple feed/water stations. Dominance issues are most often carried out over sustenance, more stations lessens the frequency of that issue.

Places for the new birds to hide 'out of line of sight'(but not a dead end trap) and/or up and away from any bully birds. Roosts, pallets or boards leaned up against walls or up on concrete blocks, old chairs tables, branches, logs, stumps out in the run can really help. Lots of diversion and places to 'hide' instead of bare wide open run.
Good ideas for hiding places:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-cluttered-run.1323792/

 

[The Cuckoo Nest66]

Miss the chaos, do you?

Your spaces sound fantastic...can you post some pics?

Should have enough space to section off part of coop and run for the newbies.
Here's some tips about.....
Integration Basics:
It's all about territory and resources(space/food/water).
Existing birds will almost always attack new ones to defend their resources.
Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock.

Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for several weeks, so they can see and get used to each other but not physically interact.

In adjacent runs, spread scratch grains along the dividing mesh, best if mesh is just big enough for birds to stick their head thru, so they get used to eating together.

The more space, the better. Birds will peck to establish dominance, the pecked bird needs space to get away. As long as there's no copious blood drawn and/or new bird is not trapped/pinned down and beaten unmercilessly, let them work it out. Every time you interfere or remove new birds, they'll have to start the pecking order thing all over again.

Multiple feed/water stations. Dominance issues are most often carried out over sustenance, more stations lessens the frequency of that issue.

Places for the new birds to hide 'out of line of sight'(but not a dead end trap) and/or up and away from any bully birds. Roosts, pallets or boards leaned up against walls or up on concrete blocks, old chairs tables, branches, logs, stumps out in the run can really help. Lots of diversion and places to 'hide' instead of bare wide open run.
Good ideas for hiding places:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-cluttered-run.1323792/

Hahah yes, I just can't seem to remain content with simplicity
I will post pics of the run and coop in a bit. Thank you so much for the info! I will make sure I grab another feeder and water station. We do have some obstacles out there, maybe you can let me know if it's enough when I post the pics. How would I keep the new girls separated in the coop at night? A wire dog kennel?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Wire dog kennels are perfect

 

[aart]

How would I keep the new girls separated in the coop at night? A wire dog kennel?

Depends on kennel size.
I wire off part of the coop(temporary wall and separate run) let them stay side by side 24/7 for a couple weeks.

 

[The Cuckoo Nest66]

Here's the run. The coop is on the far left side. The old trailer on the right side is inside the fenced area. The fencing isnt complete but will eventually extend past the run on both sides to block the chickens from going in the front part of the property where there's people and cars constantly moving. They'll still have free range access all day on about 3 acres though.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Very nice looking area you have their your birds look great

 

[aart]

The coop is on the far left side.

Pics of inside coop?
Lots of space, could fence off part of coop inside, add a pop door and a run area.

 

[The Cuckoo Nest66]

Okay here's the coop. Im thinking I'll use the back portion for the newbies since the OGs really dont hang out there or even use that roost. I found a fold up play pin i used for my kids as babies, maybe i can use that for separating. I have a small amount of chicken wire left that i could cover the top with so they cant fly out. Im sure we have another milk crate laying around that I could add for them to lay eggs in also. I think this could work! Suggestions welcome.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Nice coop your have done a good job