Chick has hatched..when can it be around older chickens/rooster?

[smileysjs1]

So we had a chick hatch and we have it with its mother separated from the other groupof hens/roosters. Would it be okay if they were all together or will the others attack it?

 

[Eastins Eggs]

It really depends on how protective the mother hen is. You can try to put them with the other hens but be prepared to intervene.

 

[denasfarm]

On the rare occasion that I allow a hen to hatch AND rear her own I always seperate them from the group for at least until the little guys feather out. With the Silkies the other hens can be downright nasty to a chick and if the mom is low man in the coop the chicks may be killed.
Now I had a Ameraucana adopt 10 barred rock chicks and she being a leader ran everyone away from the food and were ever she went with her adopted crew. So it depends on the mama hen.
Same with Roos, I have a Silkie roo that LOVES chicks. Pretends hes a hen with them. Then I have some hateful roos that I dont much trust with hens much less chicks...sooo you just have to know your birds.

 

[smileysjs1]

I think the silkie is pretty low on the ladder. I guess I'll keep them separated then. Thanks guys!