2 week old chicks with newly hatched

[Markkinley]

Hey guys just after some information/advise on putting chicks together.
I have 2 week old chicks x6
And four going to hatch soon in my incubator as the mother abandoned them.
When they hatch could they all go in the same brooder or should I put them seperate. Do they fight etc?

thanks again for all your guys help

 

[CluckerFamily]

I would separate them. The older ones may kill the young ones.

 

[Callender Girl]

I would also separate them. I have brooded sets of chicks in clear plastic totes so they can see each other throughout the brooding process, but when they were all loose at once, the larger ones often tried to attacks the chicks that were a week or two younger. I guess the pecking order instinct kicks in early.

Good luck with your babies!

 

[Ruby Rogue]

Keep them separate for a few days at least but if you want you can allow supervised 'play time' after that...they should be easy to blend.