I have one 4 year old barred rock, and have newly introduced a 15 week old black sex link pullet. At what point should I let them sleep together at night on the roost? I currently am having the new pullet sleep in her own enclosure within the coop.
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So, you only have two birds in total?I have one 4 year old barred rock, and have newly introduced a 15 week old black sex link pullet. At what point should I let them sleep together at night on the roost? I currently am having the new pullet sleep in her own enclosure within the coop.
So, you only have two birds in total?
Your 4 year old BR has been a Spinster for how long now?
Please send a picture of each for size comparison.
A picture of the roost is also helpful.
Yes, thats sad.
Nothing is perfect and it works for you, so thats good.
Give her time. Hand feed them together. Watch so the babe doesnt get beat up.
When they are in the enclosure together have secret hideouts for the lil one for when she is chased. You can put the lil one on the roost at night after Big Mama is in for the night.
You can try it and check on her in the early morning.
Fingers are crossed.
Really I would just let her decide. Stop locking her up in the container, leave the container in there. She may choose it, or she may choose the roost.
Mrs K
Really I would just let her decide. Stop locking her up in the container, leave the container in there. She may choose it, or she may choose the roost.
Mrs K
Might look at putting some windows and vents in the dog house.It is HOT here right now, so she would be comfortable sleeping in the run temperature wise