1. Mar 26, 2015 #1
   

   njhaineswv New Egg

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   This past Sunday (March 22), the DH and I bought 8 straight run Isa Brown from TSC. A close friend of our will be picking up 6 Buff Orpingtons 2-3 day old pullets (from a breeder she knows) for us. Can I house them in the same brooder?

    
3. Mar 27, 2015 #2
   

   HighStreetCoop Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I had a 3 week age span in my brooder without any issues.

    
5. Mar 27, 2015 #3
   

   SJchickens Chillin' With My Peeps

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   Generally, you can mix different ages of chicks as long as the size difference isn't dramatic. Just make sure you have enough time to spend a few hours keeping an eye on them. If the new chicks are being bullied to the point of endangerment, separate them. (note, the new birds can bully the old birds, too)

    
7. Mar 27, 2015 #4
   

   njhaineswv New Egg

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   Thanks! These mindful suggestions have helped my mind at ease.

    

   Last edited: Mar 27, 2015

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