Well, it's not horrible but the pecking order is nothing to be taken lightly. Mixing chicks or new birds is always stressful for all involved, including me! :lol:
On a funny note, I've had chicks that upon release think they are about to embark on a lifetime of being flock leader, just anxious to show their superiority, rushing up to the first adult chicken in their path. After a quick chest bump to the adult bird, the tall looming adult bird throws an...
You need to keep the chicks separated from the adults until they are at least 3 months old. Until then they are much to fragile to mix in with adults that could intentionally and accidentally injure them.
After 3 months you can start the mixing, just open the gates and left it happen. Make sure...