Brooder question

[Peachychicks]

Hi! Quick question,

I have 2 sets of chicks. 10 four weekers and then these 4 (see attached pic) I’m not sure how old they are. The black and yellow one were about a week if that, when I got them so I’m estimating them 5ish? & I really don’t know about the grey maybe 7? Close to 8? They seem fully feathered.

As you can see I have the brooders next to each other but separated…

Our coop isn’t quite finished due to the tornadic weather spring has brought…. & I worried the 4 chicks are just getting too big for their small quarters.

Now my real question is could I introduce them to each other yet? That way I can connect cages and give everyone more room?! Or should I wait until my 4 weekers are bigger? Some are huge already but I’m worried about one of my silkies, she is definitely a runt and could easily pass for a newer chick

 

[21hens-incharge]

All you can do is try it and be ready to separate if trouble happens.

I think at their ages it's time to introduce them.....before their pecking order gets set in stone.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I'd want to introduce them while they're all still young but they really do need more space.