Lori, I'm no expert, but you really should quarantine that hen by herself before putting her in with your established flock. She could have mites, or some other communicable problem. Once you are sure she is "clean", I'd put her in a pen near the other chickens so they can get to know each other in a safe situation. Then, after a couple weeks, sneak her into the coop late at night and set her on the perch with the other chickens. They will all wake up together and they'll think she's always been there. At least that's what we THINK they think!
Anyway, separate her from that other hen now.
Deb
----- Original Message -----Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 6:14 AMSubject: [CHICKENS-101] New Chicken
How do I introduce a new hen to the flock? I bought a hen at a poultry swap. The hens don't like her. I've introduced new hens before, but never just a single one. Right now she's in a separate pen with just one other hen. It's not going too well. I know I made a mistake. I'm not sure what to do.
~Lori
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