need to integrate hens to flock

[Stayc]

hi all!!
I have a broody hen sitting on eggs. but I also need to integrate some hens to the flock. should I wait or do it now while she is still sitting? the young ones I want to add are about 4 months. thanks in advance for all your help.

 

[Latestarter]

Adding new birds to the flock should have no effect on your broody... As long as you've introduced the new ones via look/see but don't touch and they aren't fighting through the fencing/barrier, I'd say go for it. You can always remove and re-position the broody with eggs to where the new birds used to be before being added if it becomes an issue.

 

[oregonkat]

Just watch for the new introductions picking on the broody while she is sitting. I have several hens that get along great until one goes broody and then the others turn into bullies for some reason and pick on her.

 

[Stayc]

Thank you guys. I'll introduce them them this week.

 

[Dr.GarryTTucker]

Multiples are alwYs best when integrating. But take your time in courtship. Don’t rush it.

 

[Stayc]

thank you I have

Multiples are alwYs best when integrating. But take your time in courtship. Don’t rush it.

4. I hope hens . they are about 4 months but no crows yet. most of my roosters have crowed at 3 months...but I am still very skittish