Buying chicks a week apart - how to integrate?

[CarolJ]

I am planning my chick purchases for the fall. Because of availability, I will get some of them one week, and the others the next week. Will I be able to put all the chicks together as soon as I get the second shipment? Some chicks will come from a hatchery and others will come from private breeders.

 

[carrlr]

Yes, IMO a week apart and that young it is fine to put them right together.

 

[colebarnhart]

Agree with above post. 1 wk won't make a difference at all for intergration problems.

 

[ReikiStar]

We've successfully paired chicks that were two weeks apart. You shouldn't have any problems.

 

[CarolJ]

Great! Thanks for the information. Putting them together would simplify my life. LOL!

 

[spikesowner]

What about three weeks apart? I have ncw chicks coming tomorrow and I have three week ones in the brooder

 

[hrhta812]

I've got three adult hens and want to add a rooster/cockerel. What is the best way to do that?