Our garden center is full of life!
We’ve got a beautiful selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals, with new flower and perennial shipments arriving weekly!
Plus, we’re fully stocked on planters, soils, fertilizers and mulches—everything you need to get growing this season. Stop by and see what’s new!
Keep Your Garden Protected!
Shop deer repellents, insecticides, fungicides, and more at Liberty Agway!
We’ve got everything you need to defend your plants—including wire fencing and deer netting—so your garden can thrive all season long.
Japanese Beetles? We’ve Got You Covered!
Stop by Liberty Agway for Japanese beetle traps and repellents—in stock now and ready to help protect your plants!
Pool Season Ready? We Are!
Shop pool chemicals and supplies at Liberty Agway—everything you need to keep your water clean, clear, and summer-ready!
Everything You Need for a Great Day of Fishing!
Stock up on bait, tackle, and gear right here at Liberty Agway—and don’t forget, we also sell NYS Fishing Licenses!
Your one-stop shop before you hit the water!
Gear Up for Summer!
Shop summer footwear, Carhartt tees & shorts, and more—all available now at Liberty Agway.
Stay cool and comfortable while you work or play this season!
Whether you need to replace aging hens, want to increase the diversity of your poultry or just need a few more chickens to meet your needs or increase your profits, you must take great care when adding new chicks to your flock. Fortunately, if you understand the needs of new chicks and the hierarchy of your existing flock, you can successfully help both old and new chickens merge into one happy family.
Problems When Growing Your Flock
Several difficulties can arise when you try to add new chicks to an existing flock. Because chickens can be highly territorial, adding new chicks will disrupt the pecking order and not only endanger the new flock members, but may cause extra aggression as all the chickens seek to find their best position in the new social order. This can lead to fights, injuries and added stress among all the chickens, which can make them more vulnerable to illnesses. As the coop gets more crowded, any illnesses or infections can spread more quickly, causing more stress among the birds. Stressed chickens are also less likely to lay well, which can impact the productivity of your flock.
Increasing Your Flock
There are several steps you can take to safely and easily integrate new chicks into your existing flock.
It can take several weeks to successfully introduce new chicks to your existing flock, but if you take the proper steps to do so, all your birds can learn to cooperate and your flock will be stronger and happier than ever.
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