New added tonflock

[Newbyc]

Just got two new pullets there Easter egg ameraucana I only have one hen she is a isa brown I have them for about 3days now I have a big dog box I have them in so they can get use to what should I do next when can I let them all be together so they don’t have to be separated

 

[Mrs. K]

Being as you are adding 2 to one, I would expect a lot of bluff and dust, a few feathers flying, a bit of chasing and then I would expect it to be over.

I would put the original ISA brown in where you have the new girls, and let the new girls out in the coop and run for a day and a night. This lets them explore the area, figure out the hideouts, roosts, food stations and water without being chased. And I swear it lets the original bird see them in her territory and nothing goes wrong. I have tried this several times, and had good luck with it.

Then in the very late afternoon, I would put them together. The urge to roost is nearly is a strong as the urge to fight. I would not be too surprised to not have much fracas at all, but you do need to keep your eye on them for a couple of days, so do it over your days off.

Mrs K

 

[aart]

What are ages(in weeks or months) and genders of these birds?

Here's some tips about......
Integration Basics:
It's all about territory and resources(space/food/water).
Existing birds will almost always attack new ones to defend their resources.
Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock.

Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for several weeks, so they can see and get used to each other but not physically interact.

In adjacent runs, spread scratch grains along the dividing mesh, best if mesh is just big enough for birds to stick their head thru, so they get used to eating together.

The more space, the better. Birds will peck to establish dominance, the pecked bird needs space to get away. As long as there's no copious blood drawn and/or new bird is not trapped/pinned down and beaten unmercilessly, let them work it out. Every time you interfere or remove new birds, they'll have to start the pecking order thing all over again.

Multiple feed/water stations. Dominance issues are most often carried out over sustenance, more stations lessens the frequency of that issue.

Places for the new birds to hide 'out of line of sight'(but not a dead end trap) and/or up and away from any bully birds. Roosts, pallets or boards leaned up against walls or up on concrete blocks, old chairs tables, branches, logs, stumps out in the run can really help. Lots of diversion and places to 'hide' instead of bare wide open run.
Good ideas for hiding places:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-cluttered-run.1323792/