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Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by TracyLK, Jun 25, 2011.

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  1. Jun 25, 2011 #1
    TracyLK

    TracyLK Out Of The Brooder

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    I currently have 9 chicks that range in age from 4 to 6 weeks old. I think I have 4 roosters, but we are going to wait another week or 2 to be certain. The lady who I got them from will take back and rehome the roosters. She has others chicks available. How difficult would it be to introduce new chicks around the same age as my current chicks? Could I possibly be a long integration process or not really because they are the same age?
     
  3. Jun 25, 2011 #2
    mljohnson05

    mljohnson05 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have always had good luck when they are around the same age...In fact I just did so not to long ago...and they were fine in a matter of days (but that is just my experience.

    Just make sure to keep a close eye on them the first few days that you have them together...an if you are leaving to keep them in the same yard, but put a divider between them.

    I have found that if you are bringing in girls to other girls (it tends to be much smoother): than if you are bringing in boys.

    Best Wishes,
    Laura
     
  5. Jun 25, 2011 #3
    christineavatar

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    I have done it in the evening or at night. When they all wake up together, no one seems to notice who's new.
     
  7. Jun 25, 2011 #4
    TracyLK

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    Quote:Really? Wow could it be that easy?!
     
  9. Jun 25, 2011 #5
    LilyD

    LilyD Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Another way that I have done it is to let all of the chickens out to eat in their run and then place the newbies in the coop. When the chickens come back in they just naturally assume that these new chickens belong. We didn't have any problems with them.
     
  11. Jun 25, 2011 #6
    Niss

    Niss Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I haven't had any problems. Since they are young I don't expect you will eithr as long as there is enough room for everyone. Adding them at night may head off issues as others said.
     

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