I put in four perches in the chicken run (in the corners of the chicken runs with 2x4s) and the new chickens would jump on them to get away from the big chickens for a while till they now get along.
I had thought of the chicken jail for a mean pullet that picked on our timid Salmon Favorolle pullet . I only had to put her in there for most of 2 days .
I like your slow method, because it corresponds to the behaviour of red junglefowl, the ancestor of our chickens. At them, the Integration of new members into a flock is a process that lasts several months, being characterized by respect and slowliness from both sides. But you could have more structure for your chickens in your run, like bushes. It would make them feel more comfortable and give the youngsters the opportunity to hide. It's a better option than using a "jail".
@@hiltonhillhomestead having them side by side for a while really helped. It wasn't a HUGE surprise to them when they finally comingled. They're doing great now.
@@FastHomesteadingMichigan that's pretty much how I did mine as well except I used a large dog crate and put inside their run and after a couple days I just opened the door and let em in and out as they pleased and kept a close eye on em at first and would put em back in with the door shut at night. Past 2 days I've left the crate in with the door Open just in case they needed to separate, but so far they are doing really good and the 2 new ones are actually sleeping right beside the older chicken children but there's space in between, but seems like they are scootin' a lil closer every night.. 😂
I put in four perches in the chicken run (in the corners of the chicken runs with 2x4s) and the new chickens would jump on them to get away from the big chickens for a while till they now get along.
The new chickens are definitely more mobile. One enjoys flying to the coop roof to sleep on a tiny piece of plastic that sticks out.
I had thought of the chicken jail for a mean pullet that picked on our timid Salmon Favorolle pullet . I only had to put her in there for most of 2 days .
I wish I had as much time to watch chicken tnat much.
It was 15-30 mins per day. After a few days I was able to walk away until I heard fighting
I like your slow method, because it corresponds to the behaviour of red junglefowl, the ancestor of our chickens. At them, the Integration of new members into a flock is a process that lasts several months, being characterized by respect and slowliness from both sides.
But you could have more structure for your chickens in your run, like bushes. It would make them feel more comfortable and give the youngsters the opportunity to hide. It's a better option than using a "jail".
That worked really well.
They're doing great now. The buff Brahma is starting to realize she's much bigger than everyone 😂
I'm integrating some of mine right now as well..Lol!!! Chickens are freaking ruthless...LMAO!!!
@@hiltonhillhomestead having them side by side for a while really helped. It wasn't a HUGE surprise to them when they finally comingled. They're doing great now.
@@FastHomesteadingMichigan that's pretty much how I did mine as well except I used a large dog crate and put inside their run and after a couple days I just opened the door and let em in and out as they pleased and kept a close eye on em at first and would put em back in with the door shut at night. Past 2 days I've left the crate in with the door Open just in case they needed to separate, but so far they are doing really good and the 2 new ones are actually sleeping right beside the older chicken children but there's space in between, but seems like they are scootin' a lil closer every night.. 😂
When full grown it will work
Good video, thank you!
Thanks!
look at the brahmas❤
Cute Chickens! Would you happen to know what type of chickens the white one with a black collar are called? I have similar looking ones but no clue
Light sussex
The two that look like that are Columbian Wyandotte and Light Brahma. Only major difference is feather's on the Brahma's feet.
the weasels are watching
I assumed you'd tell angry chicken that you weren't mad, just disappointed. .
This chicken is near the bottom of the pecking order so she had to feel tough picking on the little ones 😂