How to Add New Chickens to a Flock
Add at least 2 new chickens of the same breed at a time.. Extend the coop and run so there's enough room for all the chickens.. Quarantine new chickens in a separate coop for 30 days to check for illnesses.
Steps
1
Add at least 2 new chickens of the same breed at a time.
Add at least 2 new chickens of the same breed at a time.
2
Extend the coop and run so there's enough room for all the chickens.
Extend the coop and run so there's enough room for all the chickens.
3
Quarantine new chickens in a separate coop for 30 days to check for illnesses.
Quarantine new chickens in a separate coop for 30 days to check for illnesses.
4
Place new chickens in a pen that's next to your existing flock for 7 days.
Place new chickens in a pen that's next to your existing flock for 7 days.
5
Set up separate food and water stations for your new birds.
Set up separate food and water stations for your new birds.
6
Let your new chickens into the pen first.
Let your new chickens into the pen first.
7
Release your existing flock to greet the new chickens.
Release your existing flock to greet the new chickens.
8
Isolate any birds that are bullying or attacking others.
Isolate any birds that are bullying or attacking others.
9
Let the new chickens join the flock in the coop.
Let the new chickens join the flock in the coop.
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