Introducing new chickens

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Introducing new chickens can be both egg-citing and a bit nerve-wracking! You've got a delightful flock with your three Polish hens, and adding two more is sure to bring some cluck-tastic energy to your coop. It’s great that you’ve set up a mini run for them to mingle without the risk of fowl play. Now, about that coop situation—putting the newbies in late while the others sleep seems like a clever plan! Just keep an eye on those nighttime dynamics; sometimes, chickens can be a bit territorial. If your existing hens are already cozying up outside, you might find the transition smoother. Trust your instincts, and don’t hesitate to separate them if things get too pecky! You’ve got this!

Hi, I've got 3 polish hens and today we took delivery of 2 more. So far they are separated in a mini run inside of the bigger run so they can all see eachother but not fight. I have an issue that we only have one coop.

Will I be ok putting the new girls in there overnight, I'm thinking late once the others are asleep and then getting out early to let them out and separate them again? Of the 3 existing hens only 1 actually sleep in the coop as the other 2 prefer the sleeping outside on the roof unless it's mega cold in winter.

I had planned that I'd put them in late and then get up early to separate them but now I'm having a crisis of confidence and am wondering if they'll be likely to fight in the coop over night?

Thanks

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