Pecking order

[ian1223]

Good afternoon,
I was curious if anyone had anymore tips for introducing my 10 week old chicks to my old flock which are 26 weeks old. I had chicks in separate cage for a week and then this week I gave them choice to stay in cage or explore. I figured after two weeks the bullying may have calmed down some. Thanks in advance!

 

[17 chickens]

If you let them out of the run and then introduce them they are more then likely to forget who is who because they are more interested in getting out.

 

[ian1223]

Thanks! You are right when they are out free ranging they don't care about each other. Hopefully soon the two older hens calm down.