4 Steps to Introduce Baby Chickens To Your Old Flock

[@fureveryoungfarm3752]

That mini-rooster is the cutest thing ever. lol

[@greenwoman8860]

I was raised on a farm. My grandma always said, put the young 'hens' in the hen house after the older hens have 'gone to bed' (in the dark) and when the older hens wake up in the morning, not being the brightest of creatures, the older gals simply assume the younger hens 'have been there all along' and it's no problem. Always worked. Of course, we also made sure there was plenty of food/water stations, and ample room for all their feather butts.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahaha, I have smart ones and they totally know the difference. it still all works out. ☀️❤️☀️

[@corgisrus8643]

chickens are extremely smart

[@PhantomFish1]

Where all of the chickens the same size? And will it matter if the newer flock is a little smaller in size then the older flock?

[@curte7739]

Old timers used to do things a lot different than we do now they basically get a bunch of new chickens and just toss them in with the new ones and let them sort it out. they will they'll be a fair amount of fighting normally though but it usually takes a few days and they get the pecking order straightened out.

[@colleenrodamer6230]

Becky can’t Thank u enough for showing woman that they too can do what u r doing may GOD continue to bless you many thanks from here in Texas

[@bornbyaqueen]

04:04 - 04:11 ... Rooster is making some love LOL

[@braydenmartin7669]

I didnt notice that at first! lol

[@slo-motionbob5246]

I was searching for another comment who noticed.

[@pilgrim9392]

Becky, I have been raising 12 chickens for about 6 months now and I have gotten so much helpful information from your channel...thank you so much...I never would have guessed how much joy raising chickens could be...I am raising mine for eggs only I buy my meat chickens already butchered from a local farm that free ranges with no antibiotics or soy...I love the little dog sitting there waiting for a treat while you are treating the chickens. he or she is so cute...I have a couple of Leghorns in my small flock but your Leghorns are much bigger than mine, and that Leghorn rooster is massive, I never knew they could get so big, I don't think there is a Hawk in his right mind that would mess with that guy...The funny thing about one of the Leghorns that I named Dakota is that she is the smallest of all my chickens and she lays the biggest eggs and has gotten several double yokes from her...Thanks again for all the good info!!!

[@kimlucero4630]

You’re so fun to watch and I love all of your animals on your homestead! Wonderful tips, thank you ❤

[@lalimannen]

This is some great tips! I let my little ones live in a cage inside of the hen house when they were like 1 month old. So they got to know each other through a net. Then I let them out under super vision for shorter amounts of time. Now they are together but the "teenagers" hangs in their own gang, the original gang is for them selfs and the two oldies also have a club for them selfes! Haha. Chickens are great! I have some videos about my flock aswell!

[@jennytaylor3409]

You are such a doll! Thank you for sharing this bit of your life with us. This information is exactly what I needed. Can't wait to have a 'meet and greet' for my 2 flocks. I have about 3 weeks to go.

[@starlakelsey2782]

Your smallest rooster almost looks like it is a Bantam. Well I wrote too soon. He is a Bantam! LOL

[@dianereyes3560]

Thank you Becky for answering the question , you are like my mother

[@ceciliaescobedo5624]

I love the idea of allowing the pullets to get just about as big as the other chickens before they're introduced into the flock. I think that's an excellent idea. Thank you so much for your input I really appreciate it.🐔🐤

[@timothybostic8151]

That tiny rooster is adorable

[@jessarae6076]

Thank you! I tried introducing mine too early and 2 got trampled and killed. I will wait until they are much bigger now!

[@kayleerae3383]

we made that mistake a few years ago and they killed 3. i’m waiting until the older chicks are around 6 months before we combine them

[@Bradenk101]

I added mine when they are tiny. Just have to sneak them in at night

[@Tara-id3rk]

I have two orphaned jungle foul chicks (small breed like a bantam) that are a few weeks old I need to integrate into my flock as soon as they are feathered. It’s winter here in Alaska, so they probably won’t be free ranging in a few weeks when the snow gets deeper. I’m thinking I’ll slip them in at night when everyone is sleeping. But, I’m nervous about incorporating these two small babes in with the other, including two 9 week olds that are feisty and still with mama. I’m also contemplating slipping them in with mama hen, but she has a baby cockerel who is a confrontational thing.

[@deborabarros1159]

Só sad :(

[@cityslickerchickens5835]

My family and I have learned so much from your channel, we could never thank you enough. You are such an inspiration in the chicken loving community, you've inspired us to start our own chicken Channel (nothing as informative as your channel) to show how loving and fun these creatures are. We couldn't have had as much success without having subscribed to you. Thank you so much for the great info. Take care

[@dianemiller461]

I love the way you have built your little home..you have the cutest set up for your chickens. I am barely starting to raise chickens myself as pets and I run into a few problems and watching your videos has helped me a lot thank you for sharing your info. I one day ... hope to have a little place like yours

[@zmaanalswdani4267]

I love living in such places. Unfortunately, I live now in Baghdad. I wish you success and a dignified and happy life. 🌷

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thank you☀️❤️☀️

[@rosariopereira2853]

Thank you so very much Becky, I really enjoy watching you so attached to your flock and the amount of valuable knowledge you share...😍😘👍

[@lauracline6438]

Your videos are the highlight of my week! I love watching you connect and take such good care of all your animals.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Oh, thank you Laura, that is so nice to hear❤️☀️❤️

[@elesaansell6733]

Thanks, Becky. I got my baby chicks the Tuesday after Easter and one of them gave me my first egg on Labor Day weekend. In mid-August I got 4 new babies and I'm trying to learn when and how to introduce them to their big sisters. I appreciate your input.

[@katejacob6801]

Thanks Becky, your a gem

[@kendude8089]

Music by "Becky and the Chickens " 1, Diatomaceous Earth 2, Broody Hen 3,Chicken Scratch fever 4,Egg bound and down, loaded up and Cluckin! 5,Hen Pecked 6,Ain't nothin but a chicken wing 7, Sometimes life is more difficult than tryin to put socks on a chicken foot 😂

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahaha those are all good ones☀️❤️☀️

[@richardschmidt2430]

Hi Becky! Got my new babies (11--didn't plan on getting that many). Was so happy to see this video, really going to be a help when I actually "add" these to the existing flock, will add another roosting beam, for sure! Your videos really have helped me in the past! Keep doing your "thing", you're good at it! We really appreciate all you guys do out there and am glad you have your channel! Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@BeckysHomestead]

I'm so glad I can help. Make sure their run is plenty big and that you feed them enough or you won't have good egg production☀️❤️☀️

[@richardschmidt2430]

@@BeckysHomestead Becky...no worries on their food, my husband says I feed them better than I do him! LOL :) Have a great day out there...I really appreciate what I've learned so far, still learning..that's what we do, right? Again, I've been following your channel awhile now and so glad I found it! You guys are just awesome! :) Rich & Dawn in MN

[@richardschmidt2430]

@@BeckysHomestead Becky: I do have a ?. If I am adding 11 chickies to my flock, do I then add another roost bar? Would the chickens roost separately from the new chickens (chickies when of size) ? Or do we have them roost together? My concern is that there may not be enough room and that they may fight??? What is your take? Thank you.

[@grandmaofthree897]

I have been introducing my young ones to my flock this past week. They are doing well. For the most part the chickens and guineas are coming into the territory of the younger ones. Yesterday I left the door open between them and left them for the first time. Went out in a little bit and they were getting along. I have a barred rock that likes to show them who is boss but she is not overdoing it. I also have a cockerel that was being naughty to the rest of the young ones. He is pretty big so I put him with the chickens and guineas for a while. He came back not mistreated but calmed down greatly. He was relieved to be back home! They are so much fun!

[@BeckysHomestead]

They are so much fun. ☀️❤️☀️

[@moderndayelsa5665]

Becky, what do you use to treat respiratory infections?

[@Alwayscountry17]

Becky says while laughing hysterically: I just wanna wring his little neck! Me: I totally get it. Hahahaha!

[@BeckysHomestead]

It's because he does it every time. He's a little rooster brat☀️❤️☀️

[@Alwayscountry17]

I can relate! Our rooster is the same way!!😂

[@Teri313-]

My goose Sophie does the same thing. If you're on the phone outside, no matter where on the property she is, she will make her way right over to you and start honking. Every time you say something, she honks. It's funny, but annoying! lol

[@susanrhoten5286]

I also have a couple of Voisterious Bantham...haha Two of them. I'm a "Newby" Not the best selection to start with...lol, but I love them. I have a Golden Sebright (Rudee) & a Silver Sebright (Duke da Roo) Straight Run is also NOT the way for a Newby to start either. LOL "Seuzz Chix Story"

[@susanrhoten5286]

@@BeckysHomestead I'm a Newby & my TWO Sebright Bathams do it every time they hear me talking while I'm indoors (next to the window, close to the run) I know the feeling. They also sound off when anyone comes around. I Likey That, Likey A lot. Good Watch Birds. God Bless you. love your videos

[@kristyknight6851]

Great video! I look forward to going through this process with my new chickies! Also, love your tiny rooster! He's very zoomy!!

[@shabansaddique4637]

I love your pets your smile is so sweet

[@Gaideness]

Thanks for the tips! I need to introduce my sebright group to my other bantams soon, but sebrights are EXTRA small so I hope they don't get picked on

[@pamelaballard3839]

Thank you for sharing in such a none threatening and charming way.

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Also, can you show how to treat a chick with a bad leg “splayed leg”? I hatched out chicks from an incubator, and one came out with a splayed or maybe a broken leg. I tried to put it back in place and let it heal, but instead the foot part of that leg died off and had no movement, so we decided to amputate that leg. It went so well, she or he is now 3 weeks old and hopping along to eat and drink no problem. I named it PATITA, little leg in Spanish. Lol

[@tinkershot3974]

Okay i know this is a year old but i just read this comment and im a little curious about Patita, your one legged chick. Is the chick an adult now?

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Tinker shot I have a few other videos of chickens and gardening you may find interesting. Maybe you’ll Consider joining the channel. 🤗

[@squizzyicetea]

Look up the bandaid method I fixed a girl, no problems

[@BestyetJourney]

Thank you Becky ♥️

[@melanimonnin5576]

Great advice Becky! I love chickens. I can't wait to have them again.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Yay, get some more chickens!!!☀️❤️☀️

[@melanimonnin5576]

I have to wait until I find our homestead first, but chickens are #1 on my list! 😂😂😂 I may just have to build a "Playstation" of my own. Keep those great videos coming Becky. I have learned sooooooo much from your channel 😁!!

[@debrafucci3827]

Becky I love all the chicken tips.. But I do miss the cooking video's.. Have a great week..

[@BeckysHomestead]

Go to my other channel "Homestead Park" and subscribe. ☀️❤️☀️

[@herbertjohnson7986]

I love your white rooster. Blessing's Herby

[@melanielinkous8746]

"Feathered pigs" LOL Love love love it!

[@ladonnayoung676]

Thank you Becky.

[@sheenadenneymusic]

I have 5, 8-9 week old chicks. Most are getting close in size to the big ladies but there is one smaller Silver Hamburg that I can already tell is a target. Chased and pecked. Possibly the color difference has her targeted as well? Will have to keep her separate for a bit longer! Do you recommend gradual introductions, like an hour or so a day, or just throw them out there all at once? They have their own separate coop inside the run so they have been able to see eachother for a few weeks now. Thanks for sharing your chicken wisdom! ☺️🐣🐥🐓

[@The_Custos]

Great advice.

[@TheGardenOfFeodora]

Thanks for the info. I've been slowly introducing some babies to the flock and I'm doing more today. Right on time. Take care

[@BeckysHomestead]

Good, glad to here it☀️❤️☀️

[@IrisMG]

Dandy is making sure his opinion is known

[@vickireynolds7039]

I look forward to your weekly videos!!!

[@michaelkane2470]

Becky.....love your channel,and videos.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thank you☀️❤️☀️

[@joyceroberts9304]

That was so funny with roaster he has personality

[@OILME651]

We put a step ladder in the coop and the chicks slept on the steps.

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

That's an Awesome idea!!

[@frederickschwartz1873]

I have 7 chickens that all sleep in the same roosting box at night. I even went and bought two more exactly like the other box and they still do it. Chickens are so funny.

[@BeckysHomestead]

They should be on a roost, not in a box. They cram in a box when they don't feel safe. ☀️❤️☀️

[@DLCShark]

I just introduced my new 6 to my older 5. I removed the older rooster the 5 because he was huge and would have bullied the new birds. So the younger rooster was able to assist the transition. They’ve lived side by side for months so they’ve seen each other but couldn’t get to each other. They appear to have kept to their separate social groups. How long do you think it will be before they intermingle?

[@DracoTheDragon]

I had a friend that introduced small hens to his to originals. They always stayed separate. The older ones eventually died. So I think it depends on the chicken but they might never intermingle. I hope this helps.

[@gerardhoward3084]

Always enjoy your videos... Thank you for posting.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Your welcome☀️❤️☀️

[@jiriwiesner]

You make introducing chickens into a flock sound easy. But there are some things that can go wrong, as you pointed out. I had to find out some of the steps by myself. I had one of my hens brood eggs. Two chickens hatched (yeah, I know, only two). When the chickens were little they kept slipping through the net and going outside the run so I let the broody hen and the chickens free range. The chickens and the hen had a space for sleeping just for themselves. A few weeks ago, the hen stopped brooding and I noticed the chickens started to get bullied. So, I let the chickens out each morning (they cannot slip through the net anymore) and free range them. They have their own food and water. The chickens join the hens later in the afternoon when I let the hens free range as well. At dusk, the chickens with the hens go to sleep in the same coop. There are not noises coming from the coop so I think the chickens do not get bullied at bedtime. The roost can accomodate ten hens. I have six. I know one of the chickens sleeps on the roost with the hens (on the opposite end) and the other chicken sleeps on the hardwood floor on the hey. Sadly, I cannot extend the roost or add another roost. I might have to build a new coop if I decide to hatch more chickens next year. I think I will stop free ranging the chickens during the day only after they grow to the same size as the hens. Your video confirmed this for me. Thank you very much, Becky.

[@melonmusk3650]

We have middle-aged chickens and we put them in a smaller coop than the big ones, now we have a lot more chicks about 1-2 weeks old. When we tried to Introduced them to the middle-aged chickens about 5-6 weeks old they always Pecked them, (we have 8 5-6, 25 1-2 chicks) when we put the older middle-aged chicks in the little coop they don’t peck them. But when we put the small ones in the middle-aged coop they would jump, peck run off.

[@FarmLifewithKids]

Great info. Can you please show how to tell a hen from a rooster? I hatched out 16 chicks from an incubator, and now 8 are a month and a half, and 8 are about 3 weeks old. How can I tell who is a boy and who is a girl ???

[@creativenative218]

Thank you Becky, I'm learning so much. 🤗🐓🐔🐣🐤🐥

[@BeckysHomestead]

So glad to hear that☀️❤️☀️

[@the60s87]

I just love you and your videos ♥️🤗♥️

[@primrozie]

The homestead is looking good!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks☀️❤️☀️

[@rushramel]

I love this lady

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

Yes we do!! 👍👍🐣🐥🐤🐔🐔🐔🐔😽😽 Have a Wonderful Day!!

[@debbiekimberly8876]

I love all your chicken videos!!😊💕 Thank you!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Your welcome☀️❤️☀️

[@crunchyonion7272]

Thank you very much!!☺️

[@Bearskimethod]

The lil rooster is trying to save you money on your phone bill.. more for scratch, etc..😂

[@jonathankerner2094]

I appreciate your video. Well done!

[@GrammaRosesHomestead]

Thank you! I believe you have solved my problem. I have a dozen teenage chicks - hatched in March - who insist on roosting on my front porch. It doesn't take much brain power to imagine what my porch looks (and smells) like in the morning and the extra work it's causing me. I have tried putting one or two inside the coop after the big birds have gone to roost - two or three nights in a row - and it hasn't "stuck". They keep coming back to roost on my swing. So what I need to do is to put them in the run, not the coop, *before* the other older chickens go to roost, and they should follow them inside? Oh, how I hope you're right!

[@sandygunnels5931]

Hi Becky! Did you get a serama rooster? My cute little Serama crows like that. I enjoy your upbeat attitude!

[@tylersallee7094]

I know i was not the only one to see the two chickens on the right at 4:04

[@addieanderson2043]

I have that problem with one of my hens. I tried for over a month to reintegrate her back into the group to no avail. I kept her for over a month in a small hospital coop. I finally built her her own house and run. She is able to free range daily with supervision. Her home is called Peppers Palace and is a 4X4 house with a 4x8 run. Half of the run is under the coop. Would it be possible to give her a room mate? She seems lonely during the day.

[@BlueFox.Jerome]

Of course you can give her a roomate, choose a calm chicken. It's nice when 2 chickens are friends, they search little bugs together, they lay together in the grass. Chickens feel more comfortable if they are in a flock :)

[@Shananana99]

My neighbor had a bantam roo and I just got a kick out of him. Like a lil cartoon character 😂

[@Alexz_Archivz]

@4:04, is that a Barred rock rooster? cause it doesnt look like one. It does look like he/she are getting in some flock-feeding PUMPS real quick, lol!

[@petergault275]

Becky what treats are you feeding them?

[@jennyleanna9142]

What were you feeding them in the first few mins of the video?

[@habibsultan17]

Hi mamm.. Nice video. One of the finest stufff offered by great mamm becky on you tube every sunday. Love to see your videos. Habib Pakistan.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thank you Habib, I'm glad you like it☀️❤️☀️

[@fuegoygraciaTX]

My Rooster is a White Orpington Rooster, he’s 1.7 years of age and he’s taller than a 5 gallon bucket. His name is Mr. DrumStick

[@hometablet5219]

Love u Becky❤ God bless u always

[@clp6743]

How can I find your mixing of chicken feed? Also dust bath?

[@reneeluerailikedesigningcr8355]

Is there a quiet chicken the HOA will allow? I want chickens.

[@BeckysHomestead]

100 percent get Black Australorps☀️❤️☀️

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

Hi! ☺ I SO enjoyed your video on how to introduce the younger chickens to the older flock. OMBJ!!!! 😄😄😄😄 You had me in stitches laughing about your little rooster when you are on your porch talking on the phone!!! I have a Cockatoo. She has a small vocabulary. She says "Are you a good girl", & says "Hello" about a thousand times a day. She is Very, Very, Very Needy, needs TONS of undivided attention. When I am on the phone, she is like a dozen children that DO NOT want their Mommy on the phone. She will SCREAM & SCREECH so loud it feels like my ear drums are going to POP!! I have to go outside or in another room, or get off of the phone ☺. I share your feelings of wanting to wring their little neck!! I love her dearly, but sometimes, OMG!! ☺☺😎😎

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahaha I feel your pain, but we put up with them for love☀️❤️☀️

[@alanross3435]

Becky, you are to cute! New sub here. Getting ready to introduce four 12 week old hens to 3 old girls!🐓🐓🐓✌🏻️

[@trishabardo4876]

Hi, I just watched one of your videos for the first time today. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your tiny rooster...I have one to. He is hilarious! What breed is he? I cannot seem to figure it out. I've had mine since May and all I'm being told is that he is a bantom.

[@petervang3699]

Becky in the background there 🐔❤🐓 man you should see it.

[@cheyennecline2881]

Becky i have a question. My coochin chicken is sitting on eggs. I didnt think anything of it kus i thought maybe she was just laying one. So i grabbed 4 of the exposed ones she wasnt sitting on. Any way i go and crack the eggs two had blood and the other two had tiny chickens😥😞 i was very sad to see this. So my question to you is. How to tell what ones are fertilized and wjat ones arnt. I dont wanna have another expierence like i did yesterday. And another question. When these chicks hatch do i leave them with the momma in the coop with the rest of the flock? PLEASE HELP🙌

[@BeckysHomestead]

I will mark the eggs that I leave under the broody hen with a sharpie, then collect the others every day. Yes leave the babies with their mother. She will take way better care of them than you will. Go to Beckyshomestead.com then click Chickens. I have made lots of videos to help you☀️❤️☀️

[@cheyennecline2881]

@@BeckysHomestead thank you Becky so much. That is trulya help

[@tanyacourter4535]

I know this is an old video, but I figured I would give it a shot... Have you had a problem mixing smaller breeds with larger? We have buff orpington pullets that are 10 weeks old, and we also have 3 week old Silkie bantams. When the younger chicks are old enough to go outside we want to have them living together. This time I'm a little worried because of the size difference.

[@rhodiafiddler5557]

If your young hens are only 10 weeks old can you feed with the older hen's layer feed?

[@kathleenperdue9753]

Thanks for the info, my challenge is that my new babies are 3months but almost the same size as my 3yr old hens and I've had the babies in a dog run nexted to the chicken so they've been checking ea other out for a week now. I'm mainly concerned about food, chicks can't eat laying pellets and the hens shouldn't eat the chick med crumbles. Can you give me some advice? I would be very grateful😇

[@lancestephenson8664]

I am curious about this too... ???

[@rocket2811]

becky becky becky

[@intwow7692]

Hi Becky, I have only one laying buff orpington, and I would like to add 4 more young buff orpington hens. I tried but the old one always bully the new four. what should I do?

[@francoisecuzor-cohen8057]

I have a chicken-laying egg standing on the roosting bar and the egg is cracked every day. Any suggestions? Thank you

[@gailstritzel9066]

What about food? My babies are eating crumble right now and the older hens are eating layer food. What do I put out , layer or crumble?

[@gabriellesmith5661]

I have two coops semi close to one another in a half acre backyard. I have 8 two month old pullets and a little rooster in a smaller coop with a little run and a second large coop with two hens but no run. Is there a reason to create a run or can I let them interact with the whole yard? And is there anything I should do in particular to get them all in one coop?

[@glorialeach7301]

Love your chicken tips 😀🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks☀️❤️❤️

[@sissysimpson792]

good morning from texas

[@BeckysHomestead]

Good morning☀️❤️☀️

[@hillaryrubin]

Becky... need your help. We have a small backyard space and already have 4 chickens, adding in 4 more that are 2 months old. Not sure what to do? I hear you on everything, just the space we have is small... help

[@Wendyisawitch]

I love watching and learning. Question... are all of the horses and mules broke to drive?

[@BeckysHomestead]

Doodles the donkey and Thunder the Red Haflinger pony ride and drive. Fusion (Charlie baby) the black mule only rides. ☀️❤️☀️

[@rileighthomas5478]

I yell girls and they come running 🤣

[@eddiepaul8132]

Do you have any tips on how to get my rooster to be more of a gentleman to my hens? He is very demanding and my hens are looking a little weathered to put it nicely.

[@christophernicholson962]

hi becky i love your vidos

[@s12miller]

How would I go about introducing an older hen to existing flock. I currently have 5 hens and a rooster, mixed flock, 2 Rhode Island reds, 2 Americana and 2 Sapphire Jem's. They are all 1 year old. Couple days ago a stray hen wandered on to my land. I have her in a spare coop isolated so I can look for her owner. I can't tell her age but I'm guessing she is a few years old. Any advice on how to introduce her if I can't find her owner?

[@belindabeard4608]

I love your video’s. Thank you for sharing you chicken wisdom..My goal is to build a coup and get me some 🐣🐔🐣

[@BeckysHomestead]

Way to go!! You can do it☀️❤️☀️

[@breezyvibe]

Thanks for another GREAT video!!!!!!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Your welcome☀️❤️☀️

[@dianereyes3560]

Becky do roosters lay eggs or only hen?

[@BeckysHomestead]

Roosters (boys) don't lay eggs☀️❤️☀️

[@robinmiddlebrook861]

Oh that pig! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@a-ztechveera4204]

Hey aunt Can u explain how to preserve fertilized eggs How much time it can possibility to preserve Love from india

[@mariogalicia6672]

I love chicken

[@BeckysHomestead]

Me too☀️❤️☀️

[@JillBrewerVideos]

How about putting 3-day-old chicks in with 3-week-old chicks? Will the bigger ones pick on the babies?

[@sharoneachus6951]

Becky, why just one Guinie?

[@ORCA60]

Becky what can i do naturaly for weak eggshells?