When can my chicks be with my older birds?

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KrupkaRanch

KrupkaRanch

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Apr 1, 2016
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I got 6 chicks from TSC about 2 weeks ago. I assume that they are now 3 weeks. I have:

- 2 barred rocks
- 1 "americana" (probably an easter egger)
- 2 Isa Browns
- 1 red chick cross bred for production

I also have 3 older Dorking chickens soon to be 2 years old. As many of you probably know dorking chickens are dual-purpose birds and weigh about 9 pounds. My chicks will never be as large as these birds just because of their breeds. When can I put the chicks in with the larger birds?
 
I usually start integrating my chicks at around 8-10 weeks when they are fully feathered. Plan on penning them next to, or within the coop, so the existing flock can see them for a week or two before beginning supervised mingling and returning them to a safe pen afterwards until you comfortable leaving them together.
 

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