So… about 2 weeks ago, my hen hatched/adopted 8 chicks. They have been living in a glorified dog crate inside my chicken run. (About 4x4, the run is about 6x12 plus a 6x6 coop)
How/when should I take down their tent and introduce them to the flock? I brought mom into the run alone today, and she started bowing to all of the other hens, including the one that’s normally on the bottom.
Also - my rooster is big and rough, but protective.
Should I just bring out mama with what will be a freezer hen? Should I let the littles get a bit bigger? Should I just take it down overnight and see what happens?
How/when should I take down their tent and introduce them to the flock? I brought mom into the run alone today, and she started bowing to all of the other hens, including the one that’s normally on the bottom.
Also - my rooster is big and rough, but protective.
Should I just bring out mama with what will be a freezer hen? Should I let the littles get a bit bigger? Should I just take it down overnight and see what happens?