Adding newborn chicks into brooder with 3 week olds?

[Clemsonchickfan]

I'm using a large plastic bin as a brooder and currently have four 2 1/2 week old pullets in there. Their doing fine, but I am planning on getting a couple more chicks this week when the new shipment comes in at the local feed store. Is it ok to mix ages in the brooder? I could put the older chicks in the coop with a heat lamp if needed. Thoughts?

 

[Odelia]

Sometimes it is ok and sometimes it isn't. If the older girls bully the little babies it won't work. You can try it and see, but you need a plan B. Also this is the largest age gap I would do with new little chicks.