Apr 6, 2022 #1 L LunaMoon In the Brooder Joined Apr 1, 2022 Messages 9 Reaction score 5 Points 16 I have five 5 week old chicks and seven 2 week old chicks in separate brooders. When would it be safe to start introducing one another into the same coop? How long do I have to have a barrier before I can let them all be together?
I have five 5 week old chicks and seven 2 week old chicks in separate brooders. When would it be safe to start introducing one another into the same coop? How long do I have to have a barrier before I can let them all be together?
Apr 7, 2022 #2 sourland Broody Magician Premium Feather Member 16 Years Educator Greeter Friend Spirit Joined May 3, 2009 Messages 174,687 Reaction score 721,303 Points 2,357 Location New Jersey Given enough space to get away from one another, I'd give it a try now, but would monitor closely.
Apr 7, 2022 #3 rayrose Songster Joined Apr 17, 2020 Messages 474 Reaction score 773 Points 181 Location Columbia, SC My Coop My Coop I think the 2 week olds are too young to mix. Give them time to get a little bigger.