I've done alot of reading about introducing new pullets to a flock of hens but I have some questions about pullets being introduced to pullets of similar size/ age.
We bought 9 day-olds about 6 weeks ago. ( 6 BR, 1 Lt Sussex, 1 RIR and 1 Brown LH). Well, 4 of them were Roos and were re- homed this morning as we are aiming for a hen only flock. We are down to 4 BR and the Sussex. They're lovely!
We are going to pick up some 6 week old Buff Orpington pullets this evening. We are going to keep them separate in the coop ( will be able to see each other). We are looking at adding 5 of the Orpingtons.
Are there any differences in introducing similar age/ size pullets to each other than introducing pullets to hens? Is it easier? I've read alot of the great advice on BYC but would love your insight on this particular situation.
thanks!
We bought 9 day-olds about 6 weeks ago. ( 6 BR, 1 Lt Sussex, 1 RIR and 1 Brown LH). Well, 4 of them were Roos and were re- homed this morning as we are aiming for a hen only flock. We are down to 4 BR and the Sussex. They're lovely!
We are going to pick up some 6 week old Buff Orpington pullets this evening. We are going to keep them separate in the coop ( will be able to see each other). We are looking at adding 5 of the Orpingtons.
Are there any differences in introducing similar age/ size pullets to each other than introducing pullets to hens? Is it easier? I've read alot of the great advice on BYC but would love your insight on this particular situation.
thanks!