New member and chicken momma!

[diannasmailbox]

Hi, we are in Massachusetts and decided to try raising chickens. We have five hens and two roosters 20 weeks old. The two roosters were a surprise and are now going to a farmer friend in need. So I just ordered three starter pullets to add to my flock. I'm now freaking out because I didn't research enough about adding to existing flock. I didn't know I have to quarantine them for weeks and how upset my girls will be and they will try to kill one another. I also do not have room to build another coop. I so need help!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and . Great to have you with us. Here is a link from The Learning Center that may help you out. https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock
Good luck to you and thanks for joining BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

I think the best article on flock integration is "The look but don't touch," method if you put that in the search box it will pop up for you.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Seems you have a little juggling to do, since you have one coop. A dog crate or something like it will be fine to use for your new arrivals, both for quarantine and introductions.

Good luck
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[cukuriku]

Welcome

enjoy the community, and much luck with your flock!