Chick rate of growth

[kengboss21]

raising chicks for the first time! Just drove these back from the breeder they’re about 10 days old.
2 Lavender Orps
2 Speckled Sussex
2 Easter Eggers

I’m wondering what’s the different growth rate for these chickens if one breed will outgrow the other and eventually lead to pecking

 

[NatJ]

raising chicks for the first time! Just drove these back from the breeder they’re about 10 days old.
2 Lavender Orps
2 Speckled Sussex
2 Easter Eggers

I’m wondering what’s the different growth rate for these chickens if one breed will outgrow the other and eventually lead to pecking

They should be fine together.

In general, different sizes of chickens are not a problem if they are raised together, provided they have enough space. Too little space can cause issues even when they are the same breed and grow at the same rate.

There are a few specific traits that can make chickens more likely to get bullied (like a crest of feathers that makes them look different and also blocks part of their vision), but I don't think there is any special reason to be concerned about the breeds you have.

 

[kengboss21]

They should be fine together.

In general, different sizes of chickens are not a problem if they are raised together, provided they have enough space. Too little space can cause issues even when they are the same breed and grow at the same rate.

There are a few specific traits that can make chickens more likely to get bullied (like a crest of feathers that makes them look different and also blocks part of their vision), but I don't think there is any special reason to be concerned about the breeds you have.

Thank you for the answer, yup I’ll make sure they have enough space soon once they’re 4-5 weeks.