problems with introducing

andy, i think its just gonna be one of those times where you have to step back and let them get on with it, its all too easy to intervene and take them away but if you want them to be all in one flock then your just gonna have to let them sort the pecking order out, i know its alwful to watch but as long as none of your original girls are drawing blood out of the newbies then leave them too it.  Hopefully it will all be over soon,  making sure they all have enough room aswell now you have introduced newbies, space is important, less space will make the settling in process worse as they will be on top of each other,  prehaps putting some kind of boxes and perches in the run so the newbies can take a breather.   Good luck   nickyx