Chickens, chickens and more chicks!

[Yakadnerb]

Hello from MO! We ordered chicks (Easter eggers) last year for the first time. Received 16 in June. As they grew, realized we have a rooster. In January, ordered Silkies, as they are so cute and docile. Now have 11 silkies in a brooder. New discovery today out in the chicken coop: 7 little chicks under a hen! Now have them moved into a new brooder. All the Easter Eggers and silkies were vaccinated for Merek's disease at the hatchery before we received them. Hoping to find out if these new chicks will ever be able to be mixed with the vaccinated ones, once they graduate to the outdoors. Thanks, in advance, to anyone who can help!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I have hatched out many chicks from my vaccinated flock. It's fine to combine them. The broody hen can and should raise her chicks with the flock.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[DucksAreBest]

Hello, welcome to BackYard Chickens! Thank you for joining our community.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC! I'm sure someone will be along to answer this. I know the vaccine is a live virus but I do not know if it is dangerous for the portion of your flock that hasn't been vaccinated.

 

[HKG]

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! Good luck

 

[Auntiejessi3]

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are so happy you have joined our community.