Speckledhen,
Hi there, My hb and I have decided to enclose another 4x8 section of the hen coops roofed area . That way we will have a section I can let the new ones in and not really aggravate the others too bad. After they get a bit larger I will open the wall between and put wire on it for awhile to let them get use to each other. Then I plan to remove the wire and incorporate them together, blocking the new section off.
When I get my new ones this spring( from you )I will have a nice space to start them in after a week or two. I can really clean it up and not have the other chickens in there but have them visible. Does this sound like a good idea to you. Also on both sides of the walls from 4 foot up will be a clear plastic so lots of light can come in. Jean