How To Add Your New Chicks To Your Flock

[@ryans.8294]

I've had chickens for many years. Never have I ever used artificial light in the coops. On their 1st night out we just put the chicks in the coop around dusk. In the morning they see it's light outside and head out. Come dusk they head into the coop even though it's darker in there. Usually, just one has to figure it out and then the rest follow. Your stone coop/goat shelter is really impressive.

[@TheJemstar28]

We use a lamp for heat in a small area of the coop Before we got the new ones they all went ot the coop at duusk.

[@straightupandforward7494]

My chickens free range. When it is close to sunset, the chickens automatically head to the coup. Once in awhile I have to bribe them with some feed, to get them all in the coup. I use no light to get them to go in. The younger chickens, see the older go in and they follow the leaders. I always keep count, and if one strays, I go look for it till, I find it. Then I herd it into the coup. Overall, I have no problems. I like your setup. It is really cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheJemstar28]

The light is essential!

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

I raised my chickens in the coop, when I finally opened the door to a two acre parcel that I fenced off they would go out and eat. During the day if something scared them they would all run into the coop( Hurricane proof, I live in Florida). At night they automatically went into the coop and I would go out and shut the door. Never had a problem.

[@karenbearden6198]

I really enjoyed this so much, thank you! Love the stone coup!

[@charlesvaughn5055]

ENJOYED THE VIDEO AND THE INFORMATION ON HOW TO INTERGRATE THE NEW CHICKENS. HAVE A GREAT DAY, AND THANKS FOR LETTING US "TAG-A-LONG"

[@deenaminyard3788]

I can hear your electric fence ticking away! Great job protecting the chickies!

[@kevink3461]

Happy chickens! We've enjoyed your videos. the shelter looks great and is well-made. Wish you lots of success & blessings.

[@TheJemstar28]

I need some adive!! My "lil" chics have got too big and broken out of there lil pen... so now they are with the big ones

[@straightupandforward7494]

as long as they are with the big ones,and the older ones are not bullying the young ones, they will be okay.

[@commercialconcepts2198]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@estellaknox9285]

hi sorry i haven't been able to watch your channel work kept me busy. you have the most well put together chicken coop i would call it chicken dominium.

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Awesome information , thank you so much !!!!!!👍

[@GagneFarms]

Great idea adding the light. Do you typically keep the light on all night long?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Yes, I just leave it on most times. I have used a timer in the past also but they don’t seem to mind the light

[@richfabian6534]

Have you given any thought about raising Turkey's?

[@neildriedger637]

GREAT video,loved it!!! !👍😊🙏

[@cherylrobinson517]

Thanks for sharing😊💖😊...My rooster was "being a rooster", unwanted behavior...attacking me. The technique you taught on here works like a charm. However, I must repeat it every few weeks to keep him in check.

[@Gurtderpson]

The 2 orpingtons our broody hatched in February still haven't figured out they're getting bigger than the layer hybrids. Gonna be funny when they do

[@Linda-td8hj]

Looks great 👍 happy all the chickens 🐔 have been doing well ❤

[@commercialconcepts2198]

Have you done a video tour of your coop? I’m building one about the size of your as we speak. Also what sort of predatory precautions do you implement? I’ve had some issues with raccoons lately

[@Mr135792468a]

He has videos of him building it

[@breesechick]

Hey!

[@timothyspory6475]

My chickens have never needed light in the coop. They go in by themselves.

[@debbiewelch4073]

❤️

[@dennism9059]

First time subscriber and brand new to chicken raising. Downloaded your original coop plans and will start building soon. I have about an acre wooded lot that I'd like to have them free range in down the road but have a lot of clearing to do first and fencing to put in. Your channel is a wealth of info! I'm planning on starting with 3-4 hens first and will add a rooster later. Question... if I build the coop in the next couple weeks, being July, can I get hens this summer or should i wait to start with chicks next spring?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

You could get late summer chicks but may want to wait until spring if you have cold winters

[@dennism9059]

@@SSLFamilyDad yeah I'm in NC so not much snow here but it can get down below freezing some days. thanks!

[@berlapfamilyfarm]

How do you preserve your eggs?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Freeze dry mostly

[@skrtskit1521]

💖💖🎶🎶

[@UpperPeninsulaDIY]

Great tips! We also doubled the size of our flock this spring. I used all the tips you mentioned to integrate the new hens with the old. I was struggling with the issue of the new hens sleeping in the egg boxes rather than roosting. I think I finally have them broke of sleeping in the egg box but I'm still struggling with getting them to roost in the coop. They still like sleeping on the floor of the coop. Any suggestions?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

I have had that issue with some as well. Make sure there is enough roost room and that they are higher than the nest boxes

[@UpperPeninsulaDIY]

@@SSLFamilyDad Thanks for the tip!

[@kevindavis3841]

So what kind of retirement plan do you offer your hens? Personally I don’t cull hens that stop laying, especially ones too small to eat, so I’ve moved away from IsaBrowns. To keep a chicken 5-6 years that only lays for 3-4 years didn’t work for me. Isas averaged 1/2 egg/ day. Dual purpose birds may only average 1/3 egg/day but don’t live so long after productivity and can be eaten. Great video! Much love brother 👍🏻

[@SSLFamilyDad]

We harvest our birds once they get to about 3 years old no matter how big

[@kevindavis3841]

@@SSLFamilyDad that would be the best plan. I just can’t kill them for no better reason than a birthday present lol. Much love brother 💕

[@bartvanhulten8283]

Wich chickenbreeds do you recommend for freeranging? And wich chickenbreeds do you have?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Isa browns are great layers but not great foragers. I actually like barred rocks best

[@kb6lcw99]

Cluck cluck

[@jantrewitt4058]

Could you explain what SSL means? I have not been a subscriber that long and I am curious.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Long story, I’ll do a video sometime. Basically it now stands for simple sustainable living

[@donnaa2180]

Can you safely integrate bantams with standard size breeds?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Yes, use the same method

[@Louise-xr5ok]

What’s the constant tick noise?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

There was a short in the electric fence

[@deborahe.cheney749]

HOW MANY CHICKENS FOR 1 HOUSE

[@rictecilder]

Number of chickens per nest box is going to be a problem, one nest per four is recommended.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

It might be, that is a double box but for 30 hens I should probably have 4-6 nest boxes

[@robinnorman1170]

Why so many Roosters?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

We had a hen hatch out this older batch last year and this is what we got.

[@horticultureandhomes]

Pastured chickens means they are on grass.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Not necessarily, a good size wooded pasture can provide as much if not more food for chickens and pigs

[@winminny3150]

Do you have any fly out?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Some of the older ones will fly over the gate at times but generally don’t go anywhere

[@ChibiTalha]

How To Add Your New Chicks To Your Folk