Will my chickens fit in this coop?

[Lenny loves chickens]

You do realize that the old birds will hate the new birds and that integration works best with lots of 'extra' space.

Yes my plan is to free range and I have a second coop if we need. But its usally for a sick chicken when I have one

 

[aart]

Are the new birds chicks or older birds?
Have you ever integrated new birds before?

Here's some tips about.....
Integration Basics:
It's all about territory and resources(space/food/water).
Existing birds will almost always attack new ones to defend their resources.
Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock.

Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for several weeks, so they can see and get used to each other but not physically interact.

In adjacent runs, spread scratch grains along the dividing mesh, best if mesh is just big enough for birds to stick their head thru, so they get used to eating together.

The more space, the better. Birds will peck to establish dominance, the pecked bird needs space to get away. As long as there's no copious blood drawn and/or new bird is not trapped/pinned down and beaten unmercilessly, let them work it out. Every time you interfere or remove new birds, they'll have to start the pecking order thing all over again.

Multiple feed/water stations. Dominance issues are most often carried out over sustenance, more stations lessens the frequency of that issue.

Places for the new birds to hide 'out of line of sight'(but not a dead end trap) and/or up and away from any bully birds. Roosts, pallets or boards leaned up against walls or up on concrete blocks, old chairs tables, branches, logs, stumps out in the run can really help. Lots of diversion and places to 'hide' instead of bare wide open run.

Good ideas for hiding places:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-cluttered-run.1323792/

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Are the new birds chicks or older birds?
Have you ever integrated new birds before?

Here's some tips about.....
Integration Basics:
It's all about territory and resources(space/food/water).
Existing birds will almost always attack new ones to defend their resources.
Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock.

Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for several weeks, so they can see and get used to each other but not physically interact.

In adjacent runs, spread scratch grains along the dividing mesh, best if mesh is just big enough for birds to stick their head thru, so they get used to eating together.

The more space, the better. Birds will peck to establish dominance, the pecked bird needs space to get away. As long as there's no copious blood drawn and/or new bird is not trapped/pinned down and beaten unmercilessly, let them work it out. Every time you interfere or remove new birds, they'll have to start the pecking order thing all over again.

Multiple feed/water stations. Dominance issues are most often carried out over sustenance, more stations lessens the frequency of that issue.

Places for the new birds to hide 'out of line of sight'(but not a dead end trap) and/or up and away from any bully birds. Roosts, pallets or boards leaned up against walls or up on concrete blocks, old chairs tables, branches, logs, stumps out in the run can really help. Lots of diversion and places to 'hide' instead of bare wide open run.

Good ideas for hiding places:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-cluttered-run.1323792/

I have not integrated before. I was going to do the see put dont touch method and then let them free range and have plenty water and food sources. I am sure I will post if things aren't going well but thanks for the.post it was helpful

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

6 will be chicks I will get them in a week

 

[aart]

6 will be chicks I will get them in a week

Might want to think about setting up a brooder in the coop,
can make for a much easier integration.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Might want to think about setting up a brooder in the coop,
can make for a much easier integration.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/

Ok so can I pick your brain?

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

So I was going to but the the word got out that avain flu is going around and the heavier cases are by the Hatchery so should I qaurtine for 30 days and the but them in or what should I do?

 

[gimmie birdies]

I am going to move my water and feed indoors to keep out wild birds.

 

[Anne Marie-MT]

Negative 15, you should be raising penguins not chickens

We got to -36 and our chickens are good. Even the Turken and Leghorn come outside. They squawk and I give them warm food.