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FunChick4

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5 Years
Apr 5, 2017
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So I have 4 chicks I got from TSC that are about 6-8 weeks old. They were raised by one of my broody hens who was the dominant hen of my flock of 3 (use to be 6 but they are getting old). They are kept in part of the coop that is divided off from my other two ladies. The other two are able to see and hear the hen and four chicks. I have done some short amounts of time with divider removed but I have been there to watch. The first time one of the older hens pecked at one of the chicks a few times, the second attempt the others did not seem to care the chicks were there. So my question is, when can I safely let them all together without me being there to monitor?
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Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.
How much space is in the run? I would let them interact now. Just because one of the other hens pecked at one of the chicks does not mean she was trying to harm it. They have no other way to investigate the new flock members but to peck them. If there's enough room for the broody mother to be able to drive anybody off that she's uncomfortable with they should be fine. If the other hens are her same age there probably will be no issues at all.
 

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