Yes, chickens can be added to your existing flock. Horray!!
It just takes time and patience on the chickens part and you'll need to be involved just a bit.
The concept of 'together but separate' is essential. Give your flock time, together but separate, to get to know one another and to establish that pecking order. No one wants to give up their cherished special seat on the school bus and a hen... who is otherwise comfortable in her surroundings doesn't take too kindly to having to share her roost space - at first. Ah, these things take time.
We've got a few products that have proved effective in the transition. The pyramid pens are fully collapsible (and wonderful to use in the garden as well) and then there's Hen House Harmony to put everyone on a level playing field with no bumps in the road to making friends.
The transition shouldn't take too long and before you know it everyone will be getting along just fine. They may not chum around like old buddies but they will have established who's who - and who's not.
Also keep in mind that mixing chicken breeds is a great idea. It adds color and variety to your landscape and offers you a great selection of egg color choices. So, go ahead and have some fun.
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