Is it ok to add a new chick to flock of 8 weeks old?

[chloemama]

Hello all-

I just ordered another chick I have 9 7/8 week olds, can I add the new chick, when it arrives, to them or not? Will it be ok if it is alone?

Thank you in advance
Cindy

 

[Happy Chooks]

Is it a day old chick? 8 week olds are pretty big, they might trample/squish a day old.

 

[chloemama]

It isn't here yet, I just ordered some chicks for my brother then HAD to order 1 for me
I figure my babies will be about 9 weeks old - I am concerned that the new chick will be alone. I could leave her with my brothers and get he back when she is older, will that work better?

 

[littlekit]

I think you will have to hand raise it.

 

[Break an Egg]

Raise the chick with your brother's and bring the chick home when she is around 8 weeks old, or talk your brother into giving you one of his so your's will have a friend when she gets released to your flock.

 

[Katy]

That's too much age and size difference. Your lone chick probably won't survive the older ones. I wouldn't try adding just one chick even if they were closer in age and size.....that lone chick would be a target and pecked on by the original group.

 

[chloemama]

Thanks everyone- I wasn't sure if they would be more maternal.
He is going to keep her until she is old enough, then I will slowly transition her into the flock.

Hmmm maybe I should add another so i have a pair the same age