trappa 518 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Im seriously thinking of getting some more hens to go with the six i have though i read its not good to introduce extra hens to an already stable environment. Is this right? would it not be a good idea to just to go out and buy another 4 or 6 and put them in with the others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davkt 0 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Im seriously thinking of getting some more hens to go with the six i have though i read its not good to introduce extra hens to an already stable environment.Is this right? would it not be a good idea to just to go out and buy another 4 or 6 and put them in with the others. I've never had any problem adding to my flock, I normally put the new girls in a seperate pen for a week or so where the exsisting flock can see them. Other than a day or so squabbling while they sort the pecking order out they integrate fine when I let them mix. Have done this on 4 or 5 introductions of 2 or 3 birds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomandroz 0 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Im seriously thinking of getting some more hens to go with the six i have though i read its not good to introduce extra hens to an already stable environment.Is this right? would it not be a good idea to just to go out and buy another 4 or 6 and put them in with the others. Hi, I have always introduced my new hens at night, into the hen house, when they are resting, and I have yet to have a problem with introductions, hope this helps !?! Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trappa 518 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks boys, big help that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
georgegml 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 [iv introduced new hens a few times even a new gamecock put them in at night and kept them locked up for a day or two as always when moving hens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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