Age difference problems

[happylittlehens]

I bought 4 Ameracaunas and 4 white leghorns this last week. The 4 Buff Orpingtons I ordered won't hatch until next week.So by the time they get here my other 8 will be 2 weeks old. Is this too much of an age difference to keep them together? Should I keep the BO's in a seperate brooder? I hate to keep them seperated and then throw them all in the coop together when they're ready. I fear that will be disasterous. Any advice?

 

[RonC]

Might keep the hatchlings seperate till they are at least a week old to give them a better chance. Put them where they can see each other if possible.Anything up to a month difference usually isn't a problem though.

 

[arnr1530]

i bought my chicks they are all different ages and have been together since i got them they are now 8 wks 7 wks and 6 wks old and they had no problem being togetehr and getting along they will find their way together its in their nature but if you are a little iffy and wanna make complete sure it wouldnt hurt to wait til they are a wk old to put them in with the others but you dont have too!! hope that helps