Introducing really tiny hen (question)

Oldegarlicshnapp

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I hatched a bunch of serama eggs and one of them is significantly smaller than the rest. These hatched birds are already smaller than my other, older flock. So this tiny one is microscopic in comparison.
I’m deathly worried that even if I properly introduce them to my old flock well, that the little one’s going to get killed. That’s the last thing I want!

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Not a size comparison, but these are the only current photos I have of her. She’s about half a year old now.
 
So adorable! I love Serama's. This one must be a micro or A class. She favors my little Marionette, but I'm sure my hen is larger 😁 So does this pullet have a name? Is she with hatchmates now? I understand your concern and I'd probably be worried too. What is your question 💜
 
So adorable! I love Serama's. This one must be a micro or A class. She favors my little Marionette, but I'm sure my hen is larger 😁 So does this pullet have a name?
Lol yes it’s Choco, like Chocolate :)
Is she with hatchmates now?
Yeah for now she’s with her female hatchmates, so there’s two that she’s with
I understand your concern and I'd probably be worried too. What is your question 💜
I was wondering if there was a way to introduce them without any threat of my little one getting hurt? I know someone with a cage, but I’m not sure it’s tough enough for the wildlife in my area.
 
Lol yes it’s Choco, like Chocolate :)

Yeah for now she’s with her female hatchmates, so there’s two that she’s with

I was wondering if there was a way to introduce them without any threat of my little one getting hurt? I know someone with a cage, but I’m not sure it’s tough enough for the wildlife in my area.
How much larger are the others? Where is Choco in the pecking order with the other 2 birds she's with now?
 
How much larger are the others?
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Now that I look at it there’s not much of a difference in size between her flock and herself. In their coop with three other growing boys she’s so much smaller in comparison that I hadn’t noticed! She’s always been the slowest to develop so maybe I’ve stuck that thought to her.
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My oldest from the separate flock isn’t that far off in size and she isn’t giving problems. The issue is these that frizzles only look larger because of their feathers and have been aggressive toward the new group.
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I’ve moved the dog kennel inside their coop. I just hope Choco won’t get hurt.
The frizzles managed to pull off someone’s feather, and I can’t imagine Choco taking any beatings well
Where is Choco in the pecking order with the other 2 birds she's with now?
Since she’s always been significantly smaller and is the only Silkie feather (so she cuddles them a lot when it’s cold), she’s been at the bottom most of the order. It’s been comfortable for her though as she’s never had to be put in her place. So no actual pecking or bullying
 

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