4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[bennett]

Hi, New to the forum but need a bit of advice

 

We have had 5 girls, 4 banties and 1 large fowl for about 8 weeks now and doing really well apart from the odd sniffle.

We introduced 2 new hens last night putting them straight into the coop at dusk with the others and all ok. This morning my original brood decided to stay in the coop until about 10am when i shooed them all out.

The Newbies seemed ok and the new pekin seems to be running with the others fine, however my RIR is now chasing my new hen (lisa) around the enclosure.

 

Do i get involved ? Or do i just let them sort it out?

How long will this go on for?

[CluckyBucks]

Hello there

 

Im sure that they will sort it out within a few days, a few weeks max. Make sure they have access to water and food by putting extra down if neccessary. 'Pecking order' and all that

 

Hope this helps

 

xx xx

[Ain't Nobody Here]

In theory it should work out but do keep an eye open for any injuries. One of my new girls had part of her comb pecked off by one of my old girls (after they'd been together about 5 weeks ).

 

This has some useful tips .

[Redwing]

Did you have the two new ones in a pen close by first or are they brand new? If so it would be best to house them separately but within sight so they get used to each other then integrate them slowly

 

If you did start out with them separate then you may need to take a step backwards in your introduction plan until everyone is a bit more at ease

 

If the bullying isnt bad you can press on but be vigilent for any injuries or major problems

[Egluntyne]

I'd have done the introductions slowly, and used separate accommodation tbh. If they start to fight I'd separate them if there are any injuries, and then try the gradual approach.