daniellpierce
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A question – my daughter (and son) who lives with her mother has eight chickens that are about two and half MONTHS old. With my Ex’s permission, I have hatched a Pilgrim gander at my house that is now about two and half WEEKS old for the purpose of being a “guard” gander for the chickens. The gander has been imprinted upon myself, my daughter and son.
I need to introduce the gander to the chickens and attempt to get them to “bond.” I am looking for suggestions on WHEN to begin the introduction and HOW to do so. I want to avoid having the chickens put the gander at the bottom of the pecking order.
The chickens have a spacious coop and enclosed space (to guard them from the ever-present hawks). Should the gander eventually be housed with the chickens or have his own space? Many thanks for your help!
I need to introduce the gander to the chickens and attempt to get them to “bond.” I am looking for suggestions on WHEN to begin the introduction and HOW to do so. I want to avoid having the chickens put the gander at the bottom of the pecking order.
The chickens have a spacious coop and enclosed space (to guard them from the ever-present hawks). Should the gander eventually be housed with the chickens or have his own space? Many thanks for your help!