My chickens do not like the new hatchling

[CE -4545]

A few weeks ago one of my chickens had 5 new hatchlings. But when I introduced them to all the others (who are different breeds) they did not like them at all. Even though the mother is trying her best to stop it they others are pecking them. I have separated them for now. Should I keep them isolated from the others? Or just give it time and watch them whenever they are together until it stops completely I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!

 

[CE -4545]

 

[Kullas]

Welcome to BYC. I would keep them separated until the chicks get old enough to hold there own.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. At 5-6 weeks adults tend to begin to "discipline" chicks, as well as the mother weaning them. It can seem a little brutal, but its quite normal.

Space provision, and number of feeding stations are issue to consider. Also having "safe areas" for the chicks to dodge the attentions of adult flock members can help.

If you choose the keep them separate, then when its time for a reintroduction, these links may help:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-see-but-don-t-touch-method

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1126547/topic-of-the-week-integrating-chicks-into-an-adult-flock

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1069595/introducing-chicks-to-adults#post_16276224

Good luck

 

[KLIL]

Hello from down under Australia and welcome to BYC!
I would keep them separate but have the see but not touch rule. Until about 5 weeks or until they are big enough for to handle themselves. My brooder has a cage front so my older chickens could see the chicks but not touch them. Then they were welcoming when I put them all together.

You are going to love it here.

Feel free to pop by and share your daily updates for 2019 too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/flock-life-journeys-2019.1286370/

Lovely to meet you and hope to speak more.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[JedJackson]

Welcome to BYC. I agree with Kullas. If there are problems, keep mama and babies separate. If you can keep them where your main flock can see them but not touch them, all the better, as that will make reintegration easier down the road. Good luck!

 

[feathermaid]

Well, the pecking will probably never stop completely... that's why they call it a pecking order, and they're establishing it. If it's just a little pecking, that's fine, If there's blood or injuries happening, best to keep separated. Use the links @Pork Pie left for you.

You can help the little ones by offering hiding spots: like leaning a sheet plywood against a wall, offering additional perches and multiple food & water stations. Free range time also helps because there's lots of space to run away. Good luck!

 

[DobieLover]

You've gotten lots of good advice from others so I'll just welcome you to our group and hope for the best with your integration. Glad you joined BYC.

 

[sourland]

Increase in size, adequate space and hiding places will help in the integration.