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[Madhouse Pullet]

Hi! Welcome to BYC!
As other peeps have suggested, multiple feeders and waters will help. Having some in places that they can be out if sight from each other. It can take up to a month but hopefully it won't take that long. I hope the best for your flock!

 

[Auntsally6985]

Thanks everyone for your responses x

 

[Patiocoturnix]

I had two chicken 4 years old
I then added 4 more there point off lay ,not babies so as big as my old 2
there was not much pecking order going on and only lasted a few days
then they settled in all together.
I then added 5 more to my 6 separate at first through fence then at night I added them with them in there coop that was over a week ago
the original 6 are not letting them near food or treats ,
my pen is big with loads off places to hide ect and the new ones stay in there own group they don’t mix with the old group they don’t run over for the treats like the old ones they seem scared and if one wanders out from there group they panic to get back to there friends how long will it take for them to separate and mix together ? Instead off two groups liveing in same pen at separate ends Thanks

Welcome to BYC glad to have you here! I’ve heard sometimes it can take a while to mingle together and sometimes they won’t ever grow together is there a way you can add another food or water dish for the newer group to use?

 

[sourland]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Welcome to BackYard Chickens, And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska! Thank's for sharing the picture your Chickens are Beautiful!

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you joined with us in this Poultry Loving Community.

Welcome to BackYard Chickens, And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska! Chickens have that pecking order, And they will always have It. Give them more time, As long as there not Fighting and constantly picking on the New additions they should be Ok ? If It seems out of control you might need to separate the two groups.The Best of Luck with your Flock!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

You've gotten some excellent advice above. Sometimes, chickens just need to work things out themselves though and time together will help.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. It's good to have you in this poultry loving community.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join us! Make yourself at home here!

 

[Tookie]

Welcome! Nice to meet you.