Settling 2 Battrey Hens into the Flock

[Marie2020]

Hello

I've recently picked up two battery hens and already have two bantoms and one chicken.

The new ladies are Warren's and not yet settled. I've been advised too use remedy, too try and calm everyone down I want them to become a little more accustomed too each other before I put them into the main coop.

My main question is would it be advisable to feed them eggs? Today is their 3rd full day.

They were only feed mash until they came here but I've added a mix of organic layers pellets and a little yogurt the past couple of days with avc added to their water which they really seem to like.

Any stories about the settling process that anyone has experienced would be gratefully recieved.

 

[RoyalChick]

Hello

I've recently picked up two battery hens and already have two bantoms and one chicken.

The new ladies are Warren's and not yet settled. I've been advised too use remedy, too try and calm everyone down I want them to become a little more accustomed too each other before I put them into the main coop.

My main question is would it be advisable to feed them eggs? Today is their 3rd full day.

They were only feed mash until they came here but I've added a mix of organic layers pellets and a little yogurt the past couple of days with avc added to their water which they really seem to like.

Any stories about the settling process that anyone has experienced would be gratefully recieved.

They will love scrambled egg.

 

[Marie2020]

Thank you

They will love scrambled egg.

 

[MaryJanet]

If you're interested, the posts about Peggy and Ivy's integration start here.

It was easy but they were very young and had a lot of space to outrun the other hens.

I say it was easy, but the fights were horrifying and went on for a few months.

I also had the problem of Peggy plucking out Ivy's tail and eating it. So that's an interesting read too it's all there on the link. Just keep reading and it will all unfold.

 

[MaryJanet]

They will love scrambled egg.

I recall @rjohns39 recommends a blend of scrambled egg and salmon as a treat (not as a daily diet).

 

[TheOddOneOut]

You should quarantine them first!!!!!

 

[Marie2020]

They have been kept apart. But I cleaned out the old coop where the new girls are staying and my 3 stayed there as I read that it helps everyone with adjusting.

The little ones slept until gone 7am in the large coop so are well rested. I was sad to see that Tina laid a soft egg so trying to rectify this.

I need too keep these girls nearby. As I've painting going on in my home this morning and have to keep a close eye on them at the same time.

My other girls are in the top garden and Tina and Agatha have the middle garden and around the coops .

Amber was livid last night and managed to get to close too Agatha. Agatha looked as if she wanted to say hello and it was so sad. She let's me pick her up already which is amazing but Tina the timid one seems to hate me

 

[Marie2020]

If you're interested, the posts about Peggy and Ivy's integration start here.

It was easy but they were very young and had a lot of space to outrun the other hens.

I say it was easy, but the fights were horrifying and went on for a few months.

I also had the problem of Peggy plucking out Ivy's tail and eating it. So that's an interesting read too it's all there on the link. Just keep reading and it will all unfold.

I've only just found this post.

Thank you so much

 

[21hens-incharge]

It can take months to get new birds integrated into an existing flock. Be very patient.

After quarantine (which it sounds like you kind of skipped) keep them next to each other but with fencing in between so no one gets injured for as long as it takes them to ignore each other. Only after they ignore each other allow them to try to mingle.

 

[MaryJanet]

How is the integration going?