Introducing newcomers that are same age as existing flock

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aking19

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I had 6 young chickens approx 13 weeks old, i had to rehome 4 due to them all being roos. I have one roo and one pullet. The new chicks are roughly the same age, are there any rules to integrating them to the 2 that I currently have? Thinking due to age it shouldn’t be too big of a problem. I do plan to quarantine them for a week or two first. TYVM!
 
Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.
After the 30 day quarantine you will want to keep them in separate but adjacent pens where they can see each other but not touch each other for a minimum of a week. Then you can allow them to intermingle with observation initially.
Always ensure there is a LOT of room, lots of things to perch on and hide behind and multiple feed and water stations.
 

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