I've had marans that were calm, but the jerseys I don't have experience with- or the gem...🤔
Hopefully you'll get more feedback from other members... But hopefully you can get away without purchasing another plate... I'm in NC and March is warm, but nights are still too cold for babies..but by...
What breed are the rural king chicks?
They may be docile enough to peacefully integrate them with the babies.. otherwise you may have to invest in another heat plate... I would try a good animal grade heating pad if you have them in a warmer area.
I did the same thing last season...I hatched way too many🤭
How much longer for the the cochens to hatch? If it's very soon you can probably add them to the January 27 ones..
I also put 2 big plastic totes together, I cut a hole / doorway for them to go into each side..and placed heating pads...