chicks of different ages

[sashurlow]

So on friday we got two barred rocks but our 4 buff orphintons will not be available till "next week". I've had some people warn me about possible issues. Should we buy another feeder and water-er? How long will it take for their growth to catch up?
thanks,
scott

 

[goldnchocolate]

What are the ages? I have several ages in my brooders right now ranging from 4-2 weeks. I also have some of the smaller 2 week olds in with the newly hatched without any problems.

 

[Chickiemama1010]

I dont think 1 week age diff will matter much. 1 month, yes. 1 week, prob not an issue

 

[suzyq53511]

I have a bunch of chicks age 1 week to 3 weeks and all are doing fine!

 

[abanjaf]

I just integrated my 5 week old BANTAMS with my 8 week old STANDARDS. Kept a partition up so they could see and interact with one another for about 2 weeks. Pecking by the older (and much larger) crew was initially a problem (hence the partition), but have managed to peacefully coexist now I allow this whole group to free range with the adults in the evenings. "The grownups" are surprising well-behaved with the babies