How to add new chickens to your flock (STRESS-FREE!)

If you need to integrate chickens into your flock, you'll want to know these 3 simple hacks. These are tips you probably haven't seen anywhere before, and they've worked wonders for me during difficult integrations.

00:00 Easiest integration tip NOBODY talks about
04:13 Integrating weak chickens with strong chickens
05:35 How I ended up with only 1 chicken
6:32 How I added ONE chicken to my flock of mean hens

[maryglo]

Great video. I love the way you use music. Showing the chickens and seeing your demeanor as you solve a real problem is valuable! Nice work!

[tinab]

I've been sharing this video a lot lately since it's that time of year and just wanted to give an update. My original flock still sees me as mama. They literally listen to me, even when they know that I'm far enough away that I can't get to them in time to stop something. I will just holler whoever's name and say no no! And that chicken stops in its tracks, looks at me and then walks the other way. It was 1, 000% worth the imprinting process. I will be using this mama power as I integrate my new group in, which is currently happening.

[MagPie]

Eggcelent advice! Love the Mama Hen approach!

[angelgarcia]

You approach of exposure therapy worked so well for Speck. It’s great to see how much you care for them.

I really do appreciate your content. It’s good to see this knowledge compared to other content I’ve seen related to chickens.

[carrie]

This was, by far, the BEST integration video I’ve ever seen and quite possibly the most entertaining YouTube video I’ve ever seen! Great work! Subscribed!

[winniecash]

Omgosh girl you have a knack for fun content! This is not only informative but hilarious. Lol. Also I love how attentive you are to your chickens. So sad how you lost the others. : (

[genegene]

Really enjoy your posts. You have a great eye for production.

[charlesfoster]

Im jealous you have your chickens so tame.

I just dont have that kind of time.

Enjoyed the video!

I'm in the middle of introducing two different groups of babies to a 3 tier (different age groups) of 7 hens!

Including two rooster who are different ages...3yo and 1yo!

[cherylgawne]

This is AWESOME ❤❤
So basically you can use normal dog behaviour techniques to gain acceptance

[tinab]

I followed your imprinting techniques and they have worked phenomenally well so far. These babies (2.5 weeks) are really attached to me and totally view me as their mother. I love them so much!

[fullofgracehomestead]

This is exactly what I needed!! Yay now teaching those who were raised by a hen that I am Moma now.

[yuliadudina]

Not only useful, but a very entertaining video as well! Thanks a lot!

[ruby]

You have no idea how this has effected my daughter. WE were Laughing so hard when you put in the mean girls music. You got US GOING GAL! LOL :)
I have to say you have a great sense of humor and can teach us all very well. Thank you. By the way can I ask what that song is when the hens come out and and it says, "I don't wanta play nice I don't wanta play nice anymore.? This is perfect for those of us that have some top hens that do this. THANK YOU!

[PaulDiGiovanni]

the thing I don’t understand is where do the new chickens sleep? I have a decent sized run they can be fenced off in. but only one coop that they all go into at night?

[maryhawken]

You are amazing! I love all your videos.

[DegasDaddy]

This was a wonderful video. My wife and I have 3 mean girls and 2 new adult hens to introduce. The 2 new hens are so kind and gentle and will hop on your lap, the 3 other hens are the mean ones. We will be trying the feeding together and breaking up the mean girl group by having one at a time with the new hens.

[adaywithaleks]

My six mean girls are literally the ones you showed first when the song started. My novogens just have to attack and bully my Muscovy hens and silkies, satins, frizzle, and showgirls.. 😅b

[lases]

Such an adorable video - well done!! Lots of great info and so cute with the choice of music and chicken video shots. I just love all your videos and look forward to every one!! I've learned so much from you and all your research - thank you! 🤗

[otpyrcralphpierre]

VERY well edited video. I can tell that you worked hard on it, just as hard as you work on your flock.
You're a Very good Momma-Hen!

[danthiesen]

All I can find is people bringing ruffly 5-10 new chickens into the flock but I haven't found anybody bring a large amount of 55 new chickens to a 49 old flock this is what I will be doing, so I am looking for ideas on how to bring both flocks together peacefully. I love your choices of music clips 👍