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    Can my older chicks stay on grower feed longer?

    Hello, I have 2 sets of chicks. First batch is about 7-8 weeks old & 2nd batch is 2 weeks old. They will remain separate until the babies are big enough to handle themselves in the coop with the older babies. I've read that typically chicks should start layer feed at 20 weeks, but since I'm...
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    When can I integrate my younger chicks with the older ones?

    Thank you! The first batch of chicks were varied in size, but they all seem to be holding their own okay. The bigger birds are currently about pigeon size & our newest babies are teeny- so it won't be for a little while. I guess if we integrate while supervised at first that would be the...
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    When can I integrate my younger chicks with the older ones?

    I have 8 chicks- mix of roo's & hens that are about 5-6 weeks old. We just got 5 more hens that are 2 days old. I was hoping to put them all together in the coop with heat lamp when the babies are 4-6 weeks. They will likely outgrow their current brooder at that point. Any suggestions would...
  4. atterac

    When can I integrate my younger chicks with the older ones?

    I have 8 chicks- mix of roo's & hens that are about 5-6 weeks old. We just got 5 more hens that are 2 days old. I was hoping to put them all together in the coop with heat lamp when the babies are 4-6 weeks. They will likely outgrow their current brooder at that point. Any suggestions would...
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