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On March 13, I bought more hens. They are all hens. I have kept them seperated from the older hens that are a year old. I let the older hens run in the evening but keep them cooped up the rest of the day. In the evenings, the older hens and the younger ones run together in the evenings. I am not sure when I should keep the younger hens with the older ones in the coop outside. Can someone please help me? I have a sister that raises hens as well. She said not until they are at least 6 months old. I am keeping the youngsters inside and they seem content. But I would like to release them with the older ones so they can learn where their home is. What is the best way to combine the 2 flocks?
I've been reading thru some of the older posts that I've found and everyone combines their flocks differently. I am just not sure which is the best way. They all seem to get along when they are all running free in the evening. I don't want to put them all together and have the older chicks pick on the younger ones. And they are on different feed as well. I am so confused on the best way to do this.
I've been reading thru some of the older posts that I've found and everyone combines their flocks differently. I am just not sure which is the best way. They all seem to get along when they are all running free in the evening. I don't want to put them all together and have the older chicks pick on the younger ones. And they are on different feed as well. I am so confused on the best way to do this.
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