We get our two new chickens tomorrow. I've been reading up on how to introduce new birds to the existing flock. Seems that most times there will be problems, but there are a few things to try.
Since I have only one coop, I think we'll move it onto a fresh patch of grass so it appears "new". We'll pop the new girls in onto the roosts after dark. Simon is making a new nesting box to add in, so if need be there won't be territorial issues over the old box and the new one will be suspended underneath.
Funny how I still get concerned for the girls when there is stormy weather and hope they're not too scared down there with their iron roof taking the brunt of the rain and hail. At least it's dry and would be reasonably warm with them able to snuggle together.
2 comments:
Good luck with your new bundles of joy! I hope it's better than trying to introduce a second cat to a home - now that was stressful for both us AND the kitties! :-)
I would worry about the chickens during storms too. But I think you are right, they are dry and protected and they at least have each other!
Seriously, good luck! And keep us up-to-date!
Thanks Jennifer - it was good to remember that this is normal animal stuff which they need to work though even though it's not nice to watch.
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