How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Young and Old

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Re: [CHICKENS-101] Young and Old

This is what I do when I introduce new chickens or baby chicks to the flock. I keep them in a separate cage that I position next to the fenced in area of the rest of the flock, after about 2 weeks I put the cage into the run with the other chickens. At night about a week later I will open the cage door and let them come out as they wish and roost with the other chickens. By the next morning they think they have always been together. It works for me. I keep them separated both for them to get acquainted and to make sure there is no sickness to spread into the flock. SUsan

From: azphish <azphish@yahoo.com>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, May 31, 2011 9:10:41 PM
Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Young and Old

Any of you sage experienced chicken keepers have advice for integrating the new babies with the old biddies? Side by side? Safety in numbers? The young and the quick hopefully don't be come the young and the dead? Can I house the old ladies separately in a smaller pen while I get the young ones used to the coop and how to come home at dusk?

I only have four of my old ladies left (2 light brahmas, 1 cochin and 1 wyandotte) and the the wyandotte is the only one who has shown any interest in the young'uns when they've been outside in a separate pen. The other three have completely ignored them, while she circles the pen trying to peck through the wire...needless to say I don't trust her.

Thanks for any words of wisdom!

--Amy

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