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Seems like you've done everything right so far. I suggest you keep a VERY close eye on her. Make sure to check her vent frequently; we had a prolapse with one of our hens. Certainly an experience I would try my hardest to avoid.

If the youngsters are going to be in the majority, you'll have more luck. Generally it's best to first put the young ones where the old hens can see them but not get to them. Later, as the little ones get bigger and can fend for themselves, it's safe to mix them together. I remember the first...

Definitely go for it, and make sure you're there to watch! Absolutely adorable when they see the outdoors for the first time. Do keep an eye on them, just in case.

I do straw in the winter and use the deep litter method (let things sit and allow decomposition to produce heat). Just a thought.

If said chicken is a hen, I would check her vent to see what's going on. We had similar symptoms with our favorite New Hampshire Red ("Little Red") and were so sad when it turned out to be a prolapse! Also keep an eye out for behavioral changes.

Quote: I would like to do that, but my friend says that it's not necessary, and she had a successful integration without doing that at all.

I was worried about the social part of it. I was going to wait until they were the same size, which I guessed would come in September or so. UNTIL my friend told me that she moved her 3 babies (the same age) in with her 18 FULL GROWN HENS!!! She said it worked out fine, so I thought I would be...

I guess that's what you get for eating at a horrible fast food chain that is contributing to an epidemic of obesity. But I do feel your pain.

So, here's the deal: I have 7 little pullets. We got them as chicks in late May. Currently, they are residing in the big chicken coop (that really isn't that big ). That coop is about 5 ft. x 8 ft. A yard is being built for them, but right now they get about 2 hours of ranging in the morning...

Good! I feel a little better now! I was worried that the wounds were from eachother...

Quote: I might be able to post one later if I can find a pick for you...

Quote: I used newspaper with my first batch of chicks because I had no clue what I was doing, and everything turned out fine! If you have a blanket or rag that you don't mind throwing away when you're done, I would put that down for a place to sleep. Otherwise, there's not much point in...

Quote: I would post a new thread for that question. You'll get some good responses, I'm sure.

Quote: I appreciate you trying to be understanding. I know sometimes that it can be hard to listen to what people are saying when you personally don't agree with them, but it's good to hear the other side's arguments. It is a free country, so one can do almost anything they want with their...

Yeah, I'm not too crazy about cats myself. Some can be sweet, though...

Yeah, don't worry about it AT ALL! They are fine!!! I would just remember to leave a carboard box tipped over for them for shelter, and maybe put their water out there with them. Don't worry about it!!!

I don't know anything about Silkies, so I can't give you that much help. However, I think it might be a good idea to change the title of your thread, so more people come to help. Good luck! wings

Quote: VERY good point! People don't seem to realize that...

Quote: Same here!!