New Adult Flock- What should I do?

I bought a small batntam flock today. One beautiful roo and 5 hens. They haven't been socialized and are 8-10 months old. They are in a very small coop. I don't have a run for them yet. I am not sure how long I should keep them in their coop before I let them free range. I honestly do not know how we would get them back in at night. We spent alot of time holding them. Only one of the hens is a bit snippy. The roo is really sweet, once you catch him.

Who else has brought in adult chickens and what advice do you have for me?

Thanks:jumpy

 

Okay. So I will just keep them in for a while. After just handling them today, they seemed less frantic to get away and settled in our arms quicker. I just went out and 3 hens were in their nests, and the other 2 hens and the roo were at the tippy top of the pen on a roost. Gosh it was cute watching them sitting there. I have never seen chickens roost before. Neat neat creatures. Thanks so much.

Amy, the bantams are really cute. We love them. We have 2 pullets that are 6 weeks and still in the house. They are like little doves. Just sooooo sweet! Enjoy your flocks!

 

I will do this. Oh boy. I never even thought of this.

I can certainly quaratine them for life. Now I am nervous I brought them here. They are look great. But what the hello do I know? I will just hope I haven't made a huge mistake.

There is really so much to learn. I have to post EVERYTHING before I make anymore major decisions.

Thanks so much.

 

So I thought long and hard about this and decided to give up the flock I got yesterday. I found someone who is coming to pick them up today. I am actually relieved because having standards and bantams was going to cause us some challenges as newbies.

Thanks for these thoughts. I have found some ameraucana chicks to add to my babies. So this will be a better plan.

I really appreciate your posting Speckledhens posting Red rooster. I may not have seen it.