Bantambabe Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi everyone, I'm looking for some guidance on introducing a couple of new chooks to my bantams. The bantams are light sussex, so not true bantams, and are quite big. The kids want to have some interesting . So I was planning to get a legbar and a burford brown or similar - although I would probably get pullets at about 14/16wks rather than POL so they are a similar size to the bantams initially. I'm in the process of building a new run which I'll be moving the bantams into - my question is.... if I wait until I get the new chooks to put them all into the new home, will this mean that I can just stick them all in together and let them get on with it?? - as it will be a new environment for all of them and no different from when I got the bantams in the first place and they were just shoved in together. debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sounds alright to me however is there enough room for 3 bantams and 2 big chooks? Omlet say 2-4 big hens or 4-5 bantams Wait for better advice though as I dont have an eglu so dont know the exact size Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I think that 14 wk ones will be too young to put in with your others? Somebody more experienced will perhaps clarify for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Have a look **here** for advice re managing intros. Always best to take it slowly, and I wouldn't introduce introduce 14/15week chicks to adults. The fact that they are 'bantam's won't stop them attacking younger hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantambabe Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Thanks for advice everyone. I can see that this needs thinking about. Maybe should just stick with the 3 we've got. Only 1 is laying at the moment, but come the summer 3 a day will be more than enough eggs. Perhaps will wait until we're looking to replace the ones we have in a few years. debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 my 2 newies are about 18/19 weeks and I still havent combined the flock yet. With introductions I usually wait till POL or till the hens are all roughly the same size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
