1 week age difference in 1 brooder okay?

[Predoggg]

We have 2 different hatches about 1 week age difference. Can we put both together in one brooder or do we have to worry that the older ones will hurt / kill the younger ones?
Do we have to introduce them?

 

[RiDaGeckoGuy]

We have 2 different hatches about 1 week age difference. Can we put both together in one brooder or do we have to worry that the older ones will hurt / kill the younger ones?
Do we have to introduce them?

I wouldn’t worry as long as there isn’t any fighting or a huge size difference, but the little ones might get stepped on if they’re only a couple days old

 

[Fluster Cluck Acres]

We have 2 different hatches about 1 week age difference. Can we put both together in one brooder or do we have to worry that the older ones will hurt / kill the younger ones?
Do we have to introduce them?

They should be fine, but there may be initial curiosity pecking. I’d put them together and hang out with them for a bit just to watch.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I'd give the youngest ones a day or two to find their feet so they don't get run over, but after that, a week's age gap won't make a difference.