Placing chicks with the flock

[Jangela]

At what age can I place my chicks and mother hen with the flock and can they be with the roosters or just the older hens .

 

[Debbie292d]

At what age can I place my chicks and mother hen with the flock and can they be with the roosters or just the older hens .

They could have been there the whole time. She'll protect them. The roosters should help protect them.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Have they had any interaction at all with the flock, like a look but no touch setting? If it were my scenario I would let your Rooster interact first then let the rest of flock join. Letting your Rooster in first to see and imprint (head down staring at them) will give him the opportunity to protect momma and her chicks from any antsy hens.

 

[Jangela]

Have they had any interaction at all with the flock, like a look but no touch setting? If it were my scenario I would let your Rooster interact first then let the rest of flock join. Letting your Rooster in first to see and imprint (head down staring at them) will give him the opportunity to protect momma and her chicks from any antsy hens.

No they haven’t seen each other or nothing the chicks will be a month old October 7