If your brooder is large enough, you can also just separate them with about a 6'' wall of cardboard. HOWEVER, you always take the risk of transferring any disease your new chicks come home with if you don't have a period of quarantine. So really it is wiser to have two separate brooders. But if...
Agreed, adjustment takes a while. You may be able to help it along with some "treats" or "comfort foods", but it is no guarantee. But in the end, they will settle in.
I don't post much, but I will chime in here. YES! Keep in mind if you free range at all, all of those different morsels your chickens choose to eat on there own, scratching and pecking! Most animal feed that is not medicated have mostly the same primary ingredients. If you use quality feed, only...
Not sure if you have already built this project, or began to coop the birds. However, I have found that piles are always better! First, it's way more fun for the ladies, gives them a challenge. Also if it is left in a pile it will retain the moisture/biotics better for the composting process. If...