Rehoming my hens

[Einhornjohnsonjt]

I’m rehoming my hens that I’ve had for 2 years because I’m moving out of state. Tips to rehome them safely? The person I’m giving them to has a decent coop and plenty of free range land for them—it’s winter here and so I’m worried they’ll all be cooped up together right away and it will be stressful for them…
I have two 5 yo buffs and two 1.5 yo bantams. i could keep them and just have neighbors check on them every couple of weeks (5 gallon feeder and 5 gallon ice proof waterer) but I don’t think that’s the best option..

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'm so sorry you have to re-home your hens.
I would suggest to the person who is taking them that they do a "look don't touch" integration for at least a week before allowing them to free range together.

 

[WIchickMama]

also keeping them in the new coop for a couple weeks is ok to that they learn this is their new home and where to come back to.

 

[N F C]

Hi, sorry you have to give up your flock. @DobieLover has given some good advice about integrating them in with the other flock.

 

[swampfox440]

God luck with your rehoming!

 

[M-H-Fielding]

I’m rehoming my hens that I’ve had for 2 years because I’m moving out of state. Tips to rehome them safely? The person I’m giving them to has a decent coop and plenty of free range land for them—it’s winter here and so I’m worried they’ll all be cooped up together right away and it will be stressful for them…
I have two 5 yo buffs and two 1.5 yo bantams. i could keep them and just have neighbors check on them every couple of weeks (5 gallon feeder and 5 gallon ice proof waterer) but I don’t think that’s the best option..

Welcome to BYC!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

So sorry you have to rehome your hens.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! I'm sorry you have to give up your flock. Hopefully the birds transition well.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So sorry you have to rehome your birds

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck rehoming your Hen's. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !