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My whole flock is on an all purpose feed, 20% protein and layers are given free choice oyster shells on the side. The different feed issue worried me at first until I found out that the All Purpose flock raiser was actually better for the chicks. I haven't bought layer feed or regular chick...

Your welcome and good luck!! The only time I don't separate chicks from the flock is when they are being raised by a broody hen, those chicks get the honor of being with the flock from the day they hatch

I give chicks atleast 3 months before I integrate them into the flock, at 2 -3 weeks chicks are moved from the brooder to the grow out pen, the pen is secure but within the 1/2 acre my adult birds free range so the chicks and adults get used to each other pretty early on and once I open the door...