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!
Introducing newcomers that are same age as existing flock
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Hello and welcome to BYC! 
Start with the see-no-touch-method.
Start with the see-no-touch-method.
Hello and welcome to BYC! 
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.
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.
Welcome to BYC, and good luck with the integration.
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Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.
Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to hang out and explore
Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.
So happy you have joined our flock.
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