Different age chicks introduction?

[DutchChickMom]

Allright, my first question.
The situation right now;
>1 cage with 5 weeks old Leghorn (4)
>1 cage with 6 A-class Serama and 1 Ayam Cemani, about 1,5 week old?
> Both cages in livingroom, some distance between them (about 2mtr), so can hear and see eachother
> Leghorns get playtime indoors 3 times/day, and sometimes visit the other cage checking out their neigbours (or their food?) for a bit.
> Little ones get 'play'time on the couch, but up till now more interested in cuddling up.
> Run is still in the making, and not secure yet to let them play outside.
> In a few weeks possibly another batch of serama from a different breeder.

Is it possible, with the differences in age and size, to already put them together without problems, or do I have to introduce them more like you would adults, so a 'see-no touch'policy during playtime, and when would be the best time to start with that?

 

[Punkybrewster]

I have 5 day old chicks. Yesterday i plunked in some 2 day olds, 2 week olds and a 4 week old.
Nobody cared. They are doing fine and all snuggled under the heating pad.

 

[DutchChickMom]

So it should go well? Guess I'm just a bit anxious because the serama's are sooo tiny, especially in comparison to the leghorns

 

[Punkybrewster]

It is a valid concern. Keep a good eye on them as to how they interact.

 

[DutchChickMom]

They are doing great thusfar, had them out for 'playtime' together yesterday and this morning.

Not on film, but the AC is such a brave little thing, first time it mingled right away, got some pecks to the toes and eventually decided 'you bothering me, I'll bother you' and out of nowhere chetsbumped one of the leghorns

Theres a few brief moments the big ones chase the little ones a bit, but all in all I definately can't complain how it's going. They don't bother eachother while theres still treats, after eating each group goes their seperate ways, the big ones rummaging through a sweeped up pile of bedding, the little ones huddling together (with Onyx the AC wandering around a bit and checking out what the others are doing)

 

[LeslieRowley]

How did this continue to go ? I have a 3 week difference in mine so curious