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when i do it i put the new hens in a small coop next to the big coop with my flock and let them get used to each other for about 1 week then let all of the chooks out together to free range. Then that night lock them all up in the big coop and thats it. you still get the occasional peck but nothing to worry about and usually buy 2 weeks they are all old friends

good luck

I use the Sleeping Intro and works good
The easiest way to add new chook to your flock is to sneak it in while everyone is sleeping. Place the chickens on perches and leave them. Let all of your chooks wake up together in the morning. Your Chickens will notice something is new, but they aren’t as likely to bully the new chooks.

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cc's poultry wrote:

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I use the same method as CC and works well. Does take about 1 week but they do accept the new hen/s well after that

Author:	Maggie Clifton Beach [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:40 am ]
Post subject:	Two more hens
Hello, Maggie from Clifton Beach in Queensland I am 82 and have six lovely lady hens that keep me with fresh eggs every day I would like to add two more hens but have been told that can be upsetting to my old girls and the new hens can be picked on I would be so grateful for some advice and help please. Maggie

Author:	Olivia N [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:57 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
I use the Sleeping Intro and works good The easiest way to add new chook to your flock is to sneak it in while everyone is sleeping. Place the chickens on perches and leave them. Let all of your chooks wake up together in the morning. Your Chickens will notice something is new, but they aren’t as likely to bully the new chooks.

Author:	cc's poultry [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:02 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
when i do it i put the new hens in a small coop next to the big coop with my flock and let them get used to each other for about 1 week then let all of the chooks out together to free range. Then that night lock them all up in the big coop and thats it. you still get the occasional peck but nothing to worry about and usually buy 2 weeks they are all old friends good luck

Author:	Maggie Clifton Beach [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:20 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
Thank you so much for all the help and advice its so wonderful to get help so quickly I will try the night introduction and if that fails, I will get my great grandson to make a small run next to the cage I did try another forum but its broken and they ignored my emails asking for help, I so wish a came here first Thank you so much Love Maggie

Author:	Olivia N [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:29 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
We just love to help chooky people Sounds like you looked at "Fakeyard Poultry" and as you found out a complete waste of time. I got your email address from your profile and I have sent you a very disturbing bio on "FYP" and all the horror facts, its an eye opener Let us know how you get on with the new hens into

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Author:	Squeaker [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:27 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
cc's poultry wrote: when i do it i put the new hens in a small coop next to the big coop with my flock and let them get used to each other for about 1 week then let all of the chooks out together to free range. Then that night lock them all up in the big coop and thats it. you still get the occasional peck but nothing to worry about and usually buy 2 weeks they are all old friends good luck Hi Maggie, to the forum I use the same method as CC and works well. Does take about 1 week but they do accept the new hen/s well after that

Author:	Fraggle [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 1:19 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
Olivia N wrote: I use the Sleeping Intro and works good The easiest way to add new chook to your flock is to sneak it in while everyone is sleeping. Place the chickens on perches and leave them. Let all of your chooks wake up together in the morning. Your Chickens will notice something is new, but they aren’t as likely to bully the new chooks. I have not heard of this method but will try it next time I need to replace an old worn out layer hen

Author:	Bill [ Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:19 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
Squeaker wrote: cc's poultry wrote: when i do it i put the new hens in a small coop next to the big coop with my flock and let them get used to each other for about 1 week then let all of the chooks out together to free range. Then that night lock them all up in the big coop and thats it. you still get the occasional peck but nothing to worry about and usually buy 2 weeks they are all old friends good luck Hi Maggie, to the forum I use the same method as CC and works well. Does take about 1 week but they do accept the new hen/s well after that I do the same for not just the layer hens but all the fowls and even ducks and geese, it's the best way I think

Author:	Poultry mum [ Sat Oct 01, 2022 1:57 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
cc's poultry wrote: when i do it i put the new hens in a small coop next to the big coop with my flock and let them get used to each other for about 1 week then let all of the chooks out together to free range. Then that night lock them all up in the big coop and thats it. you still get the occasional peck but nothing to worry about and usually buy 2 weeks they are all old friends good luck This info is GOLD! thank you so so much, I was searching the internet and this popped up last night and its just the question and answer I was looking for so much guys this forum is a gold mine of help and info

Author:	Brad M [ Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:51 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Two more hens
Yes, thank you from me also had no idea about adding new hens really have no idea about bird's full stop Thanks again for all the info on the forum it's just amazing place to come every day

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