Moving flock complications, looking for advice!

[CluckinAndTruckin]

Hey there!

Just moved into a new place a couple of months ago with my partner and our new baby! The chickens were left at the old house until I could prepare a coop and to move them! In that time our head rooster ( we have 4) got some kind of infection and we brought him over early to separate and treat. He's all better but he's been some time now and just figuring out how to move them all to keep the peace.

Unfortunately we lost so many girls in the last week because a few cats have figured out what my dogs are no longer at the house so now it needs to happen right away.

I was imagining I would bring the other roosters over first, crate them for a few days until they get used to Chet(my big guy), and then brinf the ladies over after they get acclimated. I just want the boys to get along like they used to, and worried since it's been a while. How does this sound?

Any rehoming tips and tricks welcome.

 

[sourland]

Have a 'Plan B' in mind. It is almost guaranteed that the three roosters will fight the once dominant rooster.

 

[CluckinAndTruckin]

Have a 'Plan B' in mind. It is almost guaranteed that the three roosters will fight the once dominant rooster.

Yeah, plan B is cheT will live at the other house as a solo boy ( I own it and have auto chicken doors and big waterers and feeders) if we hatch any roos in the future I hope it to be a bachelor pad