- Aug 2, 2010
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i got 2 new pullets and introduced them to my existing flock 4 days ago. everything seems fine, the older pullet is very comfortable, but the yonger girl is a little skittish, hides in nesting box sometimes, but things seem to be doing better. my rooster is actually the one that picks on her a bit, dont know if it is because shes not mature so he has no interest in her? id like to let them out to range but i have been keeping them in until everyone was settled. these two pullets have not free ranged before, but if i let everyone out can i expect them to stick with the flock and come back in to roost at night? i never have issues with my original crew but im just wondering if it is too soon to let them out and expect the newbies to come back too...
Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. 