[Blarney]

I am about to rehome some ex battery hens.  I already have four regular hens who have been together for about four months and are very happy and settled.
Does anyone have any advice on how the ex batts and my regular hens will react in being placed together?  All tips appreciated!
Thanks

[monarch]

Regular hens will probably "bully" the ex bats.

[agapanthus]

Keep them separated for a couple of weeks.....your other hens are bound to bully them and it will really stress the batts out. Make sure they can see one another tho'....this helps with the final stage when you do actually put them together. When you do introduce them do it at night-time when your original girls are roosting. Good luck!!!