Timeframe for new pullet acceptance?

[CountryHeart06]

So how long would you say it takes for a flock to get used to a new chicken? I had a rooster and swapped him out for a pullet the same age but she is much smaller since she was a free range chicken and the other 5 have started to get used to her, I should say they tolerate her but she's certainly not included yet. How long until that happens?

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Sine it's only one (which can be dangerous) it will probably take at least a month for them to be completely settled. Take it slow.

 

[aart]

Yes, one can be very hard to integrate, I'd say you're lucky there is at least tolerance...as there's often violent harassment and blood shed.

It could take weeks.

 

[RonP]

Copied from another query-

I have the same situation happen every year when I add 2 or 3 pullets.

Almost to the day, it takes 3 weeks before the young ones are allowed out.

I keep food and water in the coop and in the run.

Best if the roosts are in separate areas of the coop also.
I set up a temporary roost for just this reason, and keep it for 6 months.
By then the pecking order is well established.

It's a chicken thing...