New to raising

[kmvigil64]

We were adopted by 2 hens about 2 years ago unfortunately 1 passed away about year later. We don’t know what had happened to her we still have one lil red is her name. She is going strong we bought 7 chicks due to arrive in mid and late September. In the mean time we purchased 2 Speckled Sussex's They are about 10 weeks old. We are wondering when is a good time to release then to with lil red, they live together but we made a separation between them In the coop. Any information would be great

thanks in advance
km

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens KM Guess my view let them feather out then
see what she thinks.. The are very social creatures

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
If you have a very large run or free-range them let out the 10-week olds first and let them learn the lay of the land, and then let out Lil Red.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

I usually wait until chicks are at least 12 weeks of age before mixing with adult hens. When do do mix them, keep an eye on them for several days to make sure there isn't too much jostling or agression. Good luck and welcome aboard!

 

[N F C]

Hi, congrats on the increase in your flock. In addition to the other comments about integration, you can make places for the smaller girls to get away from the larger girl. And set out an additional waterer and feeder so she can't block the littles from food & water.

Best wishes!

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello and Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. This link may be interesting - Flock integration

 

[kmvigil64]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens KM Guess my view let them feather out then
see what she thinks.. The are very social creatures

Thanks for the advice my wife and we’re having a discussion when and how any advice helps.

 

[kmvigil64]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
If you have a very large run or free-range them let out the 10-week olds first and let them learn the lay of the land, and then let out Lil Red.

Thanks for the advice we have and 8x10 shed for the coop and we made a 4x4x6 intermediate transition run. Which they been in there for about 3 weeks to month. Do mean let chile and cocoa Out and for how long before we let lil red out
thanks km

 

[kmvigil64]

Hi, congrats on the increase in your flock. In addition to the other comments about integration, you can make places for the smaller girls to get away from the larger girl. And set out an additional waterer and feeder so she can't block the littles from food & water.

Best wishes!

Thank my wife and will try this and other things we have read

Thanks km