Introducing normal size hens to bantams?

[LB6402012]

Hi,
Long story but basically I have moved out of a domestic violence situation, happily with my four, young bantam chickens in tow
They live in a large hen house within a 2m x 4m walk in enclosure with electric fencing etc (on a friends farm)

Problem is I have two older large chickens to move out to safety as well. I'm a bit of a softie with them as I raised these two from eggs and they are so friendly and tame.

Is putting them in with the bantams a good idea??
I wont be able to get the money together for a whole new house and enclosure set up, and I don't know if my friend would let me take over more of his land anyway

If anyone has any experience please let me know. I do have possible homes for them if I cannot keep them, but I'll try my best first!
Thankyou!

 

[SueT]

Hi, welcome to BYC.....as for integrating chickens, the 'see but don't touch' method is the best way to start. If you can temporarily divide the coop/run, maybe with inexpensive plastic mesh fence, that's a quick fix. There are many forums on integrating newcomers to the flock with all kinds of suggestions. Good luck!

 

[TalkALittle]

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