Chooksrus Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I have just lost a second chicken within 3 weeks. Prior to the second, I ordered 5 hybrids which will be delivered in a couple of weeks. I did plan to get the 5 when we still had 4 chickens, which would have been a pretty even match for introductions. My question is that now I'm planning on putting 5 new ones in with 2 older ones does this create problems. I know things can go well or it can take a while but will this introduction problematic. I have just added a decent enough sized run onto the cube run (i'll post a picture soon) and kept the end on the cube run to be able to section them off, so either way I'll still get the other 5. An idea I had was to buy another 2 in the next couple of days, hope they introduced well and then when I introduce the other 5 in a couple of weeks, they'll be a flock of 4 meeting a flock of 5. All make sense? Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennyjenny Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I would stick with just adding the 5, rather than two different introductions as even if the first intro goes well there will be fighting to sort the pecking order out and then there will be more stress/fighting on the second intro. Hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I would just do the slow introduction and enjoy getting to know them as they get to know each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooksrus Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 sounds like a plan. Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
