Pecking order

[TexasSam]

Thanks for the info! Like I said I am new and learning a lot daily!

We all are here for the same

 

[HenniePearl]

They will get pecked regardless of what you do especially when they are smaller but it won't last more than A day or two just make sure they have space to escape if needed and they should be fine

Since they would all be together what kind of area would u recommend for them to go.

 

[HenniePearl]

Here's some links that may be interesting:

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-see-but-don-t-touch-method

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1126547/topic-of-the-week-integrating-chicks-into-an-adult-flock

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1069595/introducing-chicks-to-adults#post_16276224

Oh thank you! Thank you!! Will read them now!

 

[HenniePearl]

This is where we keep them during the day.

 

[TexasSam]

Since they would all be together what kind of area would u recommend for them to go.

We have a 10x10 hen house and I think it's 35x15 feet pen.

Your run seems large enough that they have room when they are in the coop in the evening and morning they will have to learn there place whether it's at the top or at the bottom they will sort it out fine. The only thing you need to watch for is more than normal if it goes longer than three days.

 

[TexasSam]

This is where we keep them during the day.View attachment 1117889

If they free range then they will be just fine

 

[HenniePearl]

If they free range then they will be just fine

They are in a large fenced area. Don't worry about the kids on the ground. It was clean. This pic was taken right after we made the run longer.