Move in day- advice needed

[mrskenmore]

Hi all!

I have an existing flock of three hens "big girls" living outside and 4 pullets at 7 weeks "little girls" that are outstaying their welcome in their brooder indoors and need to move out. Is there anything I should be looking for in terms of health before moving them into their look but don't touch coop that is adjacent to the big girls coop? All eyes are clear, noses are not running, they are alert and eating drinking and pooping. There is an occasional sneeze here and there and my buff orp is a little twitchy and flicks her head every now and then- but seems to be when the tv or radio is on. I don't want to move them unless they are 100% healthy but I don't know what exactly I should be looking for. Also- should I do a round of nutridrench in the water this week as an added immunity boost before the big move day as it is stressful for them?

Thanks all!

 

[chickens really]

What the other Birds have in terms of disease the young ones have already so just Introduce them and hopefully they get along. A look no touch pen is best..

 

[mrskenmore]

What the other Birds have in terms of disease the young ones have already so just Introduce them and hopefully they get along. A look no touch pen is best..

Thanks Chickens Really!

They will be going in a separate coop with 1/4" hardware cloth separating the two. I have done this before so fingers crossed for a smooth transition. Just didn't know if I should boost immune systems should it be stressful for both flocks.

Thoughts?

 

[chickens really]

Thanks Chickens Really!

They will be going in a separate coop with 1/4" hardware cloth separating the two. I have done this before so fingers crossed for a smooth transition. Just didn't know if I should boost immune systems should it be stressful for both flocks.

Thoughts?

No that's not needed. They adjusted and anything different is stressful to a Chicken anyways.

 

[mrskenmore]

Okay - thank you!