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Kathyannkelly

Kathyannkelly

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Jun 11, 2014
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My first question is if I have silkies 1 rooster an 3 hens, I would introdroduce 2 hens of a différents kind for the winter time will they get along and what about the rooster will he mate with the other hens also?

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Introducing birds usually goes well, but sometimes there are problems. The keys to successful integration are to introduce the birds slowly, in a large area, with plenty of supervision. There will almost certainly be some fighting/scuffling as the birds establish a new pecking order. However, as long as no blood is drawn, don't intervene. They will all work things out in the end.

Roosters, even bantam sized ones, will try to breed any hens they can get. They usually prefer hens their own size, but they will still try to breed larger hens. Sometimes they are successful, and sometimes they aren't. It usually depends on how cooperative the hen is.
 
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X2 on bantam lovers' advice.

Yes you should use the "see but don't touch method." Separate the chicks from the others by a fence or other barrier for at least two weeks. The longer the better.

I've just introduced two pullets to my flock and this method worked wonderfully. Once they mixed they sure did fight but they got along pretty good. Now they even snuggle together on the roost. The key is patience and hideaways. Also, make sure there are lots of extra feeders and waterers as bossy hens will hog feeders and starve the other bird.
 
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Your rooster is a guy he will do anything
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Your chickens should get along just fine
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Some of my flock and yes they mingle and ages one week to 12 years all in the same yard geese, ducks, chickens, guinea so you should not have much of a problem .....
















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Some silky roos have attitude - they think they are big roosters - in a small package. They can get the "drop" on a hen even some of the bigger ones.
 
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Yes, the slow introduction period is the way to work in new birds. 3 weeks behind a fence or cage and you should be good to mix. Always add more food and watering stations for the newbies as the older flock will want to guard these areas starving out the new birds.

Good luck establishing your new flock and welcome to ours!
 
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