2 month old chicks

[pwsties]

When can I put my 2 month old chicks with the adults I have. I let them all run free during the day but have them separated at night. I would like to put them all in the coop at night, but when is it OK.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

The best time is around 16 weeks of age, for integration of chicks with adults. You may be able to do it before this, but there is the risk of injury or death.

Make sure they have room on the roost to get away from the older birds, as well. If you only have a couple of them, you may be able to put them in a dog crate inside the coop to keep them protected but get the older hens used to them.