I have done research but i still have some questions. I have six 16 to 17 week old chickens that are in the coop and i have some 8 weeks olds chickens (two of these are roos) also that im wanting to integrate.
First, I heard that you need to watch them to make sure the pecking order doesnt get out of control so is this a consistent watch or is this periodically. I have to work and i don't want them to be alone and possibly injuring each other if im not there but i don't think a couple of hours is going to be enough for them to get things established. What do you suggest i do about this?
The coop is a little small for the amount of chickens that i have but until i make some modifications will this be okay since they only sleep in there at night and when they get hot? i know it can cause some stress on them because of the enclosed area but they have a large run.
sorry i went on and on but i was afraid that i wouldn't explain it right if i didn't. Any info would be welcome.
First, I heard that you need to watch them to make sure the pecking order doesnt get out of control so is this a consistent watch or is this periodically. I have to work and i don't want them to be alone and possibly injuring each other if im not there but i don't think a couple of hours is going to be enough for them to get things established. What do you suggest i do about this?
The coop is a little small for the amount of chickens that i have but until i make some modifications will this be okay since they only sleep in there at night and when they get hot? i know it can cause some stress on them because of the enclosed area but they have a large run.
sorry i went on and on but i was afraid that i wouldn't explain it right if i didn't. Any info would be welcome.