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| Madge and Helen check out the new neighbors. |
Our new girls have settled nicely into their brand new, one bedroom, starter home. It’s pretty exciting to move into a new house and get to know the new neighbors — especially when the old biddies next door are the “mother hen” type…so to speak.
After much discussion on the type of pen we were going to build, Hal and I settled on a pre-made “chick-n-pen” from the farm store. It fits perfectly on the mini coop and provides enough space for the chicks to roam around. A leftover piece of fiberboard (which already matched the paint) was added to keep the rain at bay.
These are temporary digs for our chicks, who are now 7 weeks old. My goal is to have a combined flock living under one coop/roof by week 16 (mid-July). My integration strategy includes a couple of “meet and greets” inside the confines of a large, plastic-fenced pen. All that tasty, green grass will surely provide a distraction for the big girls…at least for a few minutes.
Given our past experience with flock integration, I’m hoping these backyard play dates make the transition easier for everyone — especially those of us without wings and beaks.
looking good! lol