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How long does it take a pecking order for a flock of chickens to be reestablish after adding new chickens?
I recently bought five new hens and I was wonder how long it would take for them to be fully accepted to my main flock I have, because right now they won't let any of the new additions be near them. I have to feed them in a separate area because the other ones won't let them eat, i've had the hens for a few days and it doesn't seem to be getting any better.
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- ?Lv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
The answer is that it is indeterminate (imo of course). Sometimes they don't integrate and a new bird or birds can just be harassed fr the stress til it kills them---of course, being prevented fr getting enough to eat hurries things along.
See if this article helps. Halfway down the page under the heading Understanding Flock Dynamics: http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?i...
Good luck to you and the girls.
Source(s): me, chicken lover
