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hello my name is Rhonda and I love birds! No, I crazy love birds! Haha I live in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. I moved from the city to this quiet beautiful place with my husband 8 years ago to start an organic farm. Four years ago I let him talk me into getting a few chicks and the crazy love was born. I’m sure you can all relate
I’ve learned a lot a long the way but find there’s just no end to ‘help, what do I do now.’ Like the thread I just posted asking if it’s possible to integrate new adult birds into your flock. I hope I can find some assistance. Thanks
 
007Sean said:
Howdy Rhonda:welcome:frow Happy:yato have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC! :) There will be some peeps :oldalong soon that can help you with intergration problem. :D
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Hey thanks for the welcome. It sounds like you might be able to give me some direction. Will they ever stop fighting. I’m afraid they’re going to kill each other. And are Easter Egger more aggressive than reds? Thanks
 
It"s been sooo long since I've had chickens and I didn't have those breeds. If memory serves me right I think RIR's are more aggressive than EE's but don't take my word for it. I raised show quality Blacktailed white Japanese. Someone will be along soon to help you. Sorry I can't be of more assistance.:(
 
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Hi Rhonda, it's nice to have you here with us!

Integration can be a slow process but can be done. One thing that will help is once the new birds have been isolated (to be sure they aren't carriers of pests or illness) you can use the 'look but don't touch' method. That means the new bird will be where the existing flock can see them but they're separated by a net or fence so as not get within pecking distance. Chickens don't like change and see the new birds as intruders. It can take 2-4 weeks (or longer) for them to really size each other up and even then, you can expect some skirmishes when they are mingled.

Once you are ready to let them get together, set out an extra feeder and waterer so the newbie doesn't get crowded out. You may have luck letting them all out to free range at the same time (if you do that). Some people will add the new bird to the coop once the existing flock has settled down at night.

You'll probably get more tips from your other post. There are also a lot of posts and articles on integration you can find by searching.

Best of luck to you, thanks for joining us!
 

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