One cockerel, one pullet

[GoldpartridgeHen]

I have one marans cockerel with a cochin pullet
They are 10 weeks, and the cockerel has started to crow, and has also started to bully the cochin...
i can't keep cockerels where i am and i know a farm i can give it to asap, but will the pullet be unhappy on its own for 3-4 weeks?

I have 2 week old chicks atm which i will move into the run at abt 5 or 6 weeks, so what is best?
Thanks in advance!

 

[AquaDuck]

Yeah, the pullet's gonna be lonely. It it were me, I'd put the pullet and chicks together. I've had big chicks with small chicks and it's worked out fine.

2 week old chicks can be moved outside as long as they have appropriate shelter and heating. Have you read this article? https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...and-start-raising-your-chicks-outdoors.71995/
And this one too: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/yes-you-certainly-can-brood-chicks-outdoors.68067/

 

[GoldpartridgeHen]

ok, that's helpful, thanks!
I can't supply them with a heat lamp unless i use extension lead, or should i just put more bedding in?
There are 11 chicks, so hopefully they could use the heat from their own bodies?
Also, the cochin may pick on them, it is quite lively atm, so...

 

[GoldpartridgeHen]

The article links you included show pics of chicks and hens being able to see each other, so that seems to me the best option. I'll separate the run with wire or something...

 

[chrissynemetz]

What are the temperatures like where you live?

 

[chickens really]

Definitely watch the introduction..Possibly a look no touch pen for the older bird first.

 

[GoldpartridgeHen]

What are the temperatures like where you live?

About 73 F in the day, and 65 F in the night. Either way, i'll have to remove the cockerel before i add the new chicks