new chicks

[Dulless]

I have two RIR and have added two ten week red sex. I know about the pecking order but I am getting four more chicks and wonder at what age I can add them to the flock? the RIR are not taking to the new chicks.

thanks,
Dulless

 

[gander007]

Alright Dulless,

great to have you joining the BYC flock

I normally put all my new flock members in a separate cage in the coop or in the yard so the other members can get use to seeing the new members for a week at least ..




See all sizes can get along if they have room ..

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[theatrain16]

Alright Dulless, great to have you joining the BYC flock I normally put all my new flock members in a separate cage in the coop or in the yard so the other members can get use to seeing the new members for a week at least .. See all sizes can get along if they have room ..

I do this as well. I put a little coop right next to my bigger one so they can get used to each other.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. You have some good advice already, and i hope that these links will help a little further.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1015820/reintegration-by-supervised-visits#post_15742910

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1069595/introducing-chicks-to-adults#post_16276224

Best of luck

CT

 

[drumstick diva]

RIR tends to be an aggressive breed so I hope attempts at integration go well. Welcome to Backyard chickens.