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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by garyed 11, Jul 29, 2013.

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  1. Jul 29, 2013 #1
    garyed 11

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    I just bought 4 chicks that were special ordered and there all doing good but when should i combine these chicks with my older hens the older ones are 22 weeks old and not laying will they be fine when they get all there feathers can i put them in there then or should i wait even longer
     

  4. Jul 29, 2013 #2
    Mr MKK FARMS

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    Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us! [​IMG]
     
  6. Jul 29, 2013 #3
    liz9910

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    redsoxs

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    Hello from Kansas, garyed 11, and [​IMG]! Great to have you with us! Best of luck to you and your flock!
     
  10. Jul 29, 2013 #5
    BantamFan4Life

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  12. Jul 29, 2013 #6
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    [​IMG] what you can do when they are fully feathered out, is partition the run area in half(maybe with chicken wire) . Have the older birds on one side and the young ones on the other. This way they can see each other but, can't do much damage. After a while they will be used to each other and when you finally put them together - hopefully the squabbles will be minor ones.
     

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