Anyone here who raises chickens?

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I have 3 chickens that are free range and I am looking to get two more layers this weekend from a local poultry farm.  My chickens do have a coop which they return to each night.  My question is about introducing the new birds to the ones that I already have.  I am a beginner at this and thought I would ask about any ones experiences with this...quarantine proceedures and length of time...or if that is not necessary in certain situations?  Any advice would be most appreciated.  thanks!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Any new birds we purchase we have state tested right away and quarantine for one week. We put electrolytes and antibiotic in everyone's water to build up immune systems prior to the introduction. When we introduce anybody, we always make sure there are 2+ birds and do it in the dead of night with no light sources. When the birds awaken,  it seems easier to accept someone that's already there when they wake instead of in the day when they get picked on the most. As for training into the coop, after the introduction, you may want to keep everyone locked up for one week until they know where home is.

Joe · Answer

As long as you only have Rooster. They are very territorial and will fight.

Anyone here who raises chickens?

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