Hi,
I have reared my fist set of chicks under two mothers (unfortunate accident). The 5 chicks and two hens have been living in an separate enclosed coop/run that is within the main run (made up of 100m of electric netting. The chicks are now 4 weeks old and growing well. At what point can they be allowed out to mingle with the other hens?
We have number of crows/magpies in the area and the occasional bird of prey but otherwise the area has been safe so far.
Any thought appreciated
Sam