Chixmixopolis
Chirping
- Feb 24, 2023
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Hi all. Was around chickens when little (grew up in MT) but just started a backyard mixed flock in SW WA where we have 3 acres. (But also giant hawks, eagles, coyotes, wild dog packs, weasels, coons, etc so a larger run and a coop more than open free range unless we are out with them.) Focused on friendly, quiet unique egg layers. Some will just simply be for "flock fun & interest". Have 8 now. 4 of which are 1.5 weeks, 4 that are 2.5 weeks. 1 each Rhode Island Red, Blue Australorp, Buff Orpington, Welsummer, Easter Egger, Salmon Faverolle, Speckled Sussex and a Barred Rock. All seem to be doing really well and no bullying. ( NOT certain we'd even see this yet in pecking order). Curious because chicks I wanted do not all come in at same time if I can still add a Frizzle Cochin Bantam and a Silkie bantam to my flock, both within next 1.5 weeks, but 6 days apart as well. I know bantam are much smaller anyway and now they would also be the youngest additions. It seems to be 50/50 on who says they are still young enough to separate for just a few days to a week then add to others and those that say they may need to be separated for much longer then added or not at all. All are indoors still. Will be until 6-11 weeks likely. Worried about having just a single chick separated from rest at all even though in same brooder with divider. Great advice abounds here so hoping this compels you to give me your opinion!
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