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When to put new baby chicks in with older ones? - BackYard Chickens But it's a very good idea to let your older hens get daily exposure to the chicks so everyone can begin forming a flock When you do merge the chicks with the three older hens, they probably will be fine due to the overwhelming numbers
Mixing Baby Chicks and Older Chickens: Tips for a Happy Flock Keeping baby chicks with older chickens can provide benefits such as socialization and learning from experienced birds, but also carries risks such as injury and disease transmission
Dear Henrietta: Can you give me tips on how to introduce new chickens . . . Introducing chickens gradually can help minimize bullying within the flock (especially if you’re integrating chicks!) Your new ladies (or gents) will need to remain separated but within eyesight of the main coop for a minimum of one week
How to Introduce New Chicks to Your Flock - IFA It’s generally advisable to introduce at least three baby chicks at a time to the older hens Chickens are flock animals, and tend to do better in groups with other birds of a similar age
Introducing Chicks to Your Flock: A Guide for a Smooth Integration The process of introducing chicks to your flock takes time, patience, and a bit of strategy to keep everyone safe and minimize stress By following a gradual, structured integration plan, you’ll help your chicks and adult hens adjust to each other—without feathers flying
How To Safely Introduce New Chicks to Your Flock Wondering how to integrate juvenile chickens with your older hens? Learn step-by-step methods to safely introduce pullets and cockerels to your existing flock