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[Chickem707]

So i had 2 roosters and 3 hens so I brought 4 more hens in. I’ve quarantined the new hens for over a month, and they’re been able to look but not touch for a while too. They have a 10x10m enclosure, and I’ve put 3 sets of food and water around, just in case they need it. One rooster goes up to the new hens, pecks them on the back of the head and thats it, whereas the other wont go near them. The four new hens squad for the roosters, but they don’t do anything. They’re all stood together now grooming themselves, so i hope they’ll all get on. But is there any other tips or tricks I should be doing? Thanks. (My previous chickens are about 9 months, the new hens are about 6 months)

 

[DobieLover]

So i had 2 roosters and 3 hens so I brought 4 more hens in. I’ve quarantined the new hens for over a month, and they’re been able to look but not touch for a while too. They have a 10x10m enclosure, and I’ve put 3 sets of food and water around, just in case they need it. One rooster goes up to the new hens, pecks them on the back of the head and thats it, whereas the other wont go near them. The four new hens squad for the roosters, but they don’t do anything. They’re all stood together now grooming themselves, so i hope they’ll all get on. But is there any other tips or tricks I should be doing? Thanks. (My previous chickens are about 9 months, the new hens are about 6 months)

Sounds like it is going great!

I did a similar introduction. The new girls squatted for the cockerel but he didn't mount them. It took him about 3 months before he began mounting two of them. For whatever reason, he has yet to mount the third and I've had these girls for 5 months.

I think you should leave your flock the way they are allowing them to co-mingle. They will integrate themselves soon enough. If you don't push them and leave them with lots of resources, which you have, they will be just fine. Nice job.

They are beautiful by the way.

 

[Chickem707]

Sounds like it is going great!

I did a similar introduction. The new girls squatted for the cockerel but he didn't mount them. It took him about 3 months before he began mounting two of them. For whatever reason, he has yet to mount the third and I've had these girls for 5 months.

I think you should leave your flock the way they are allowing them to co-mingle. They will integrate themselves soon enough. If you don't push them and leave them with lots of resources, which you have, they will be just fine. Nice job.

They are beautiful by the way.

Thank you! I’ve just checked up on them and they’re all doing fine

 

[aart]

Nice Job!
Lots of space and resources(feed/water) really helps!