Different aged chicks

[gimmie birdies]

When I need to blend chicks of different ages, (these are 9 days apart) I have used this technique before. The brooder box is an old wood sink cabinet it is pretty good size. I have taken a cardboard box, and put wire on one side, and placed it in one side of the brooder. The chicks of different ages can see each other but not touch, like what you would do with older chicks and adult hens, but a smaller scale. The nice thing about this is the young chicks can also see the older chicks eating.

 

[muddy75]

Awesome setup!

 

[muddy75]

You might consider doing an article showing more of your design!?!

 

[The Moonshiner]

Have you ever just thrown them together?
Thats what I do. Wondering if you have if you've found differences.

 

[gimmie birdies]

Here they are all together now.

 

[elorraine52]

great idea! thanks! i have some that are about that age difference and wondered also if the older ones will pick on the youngers, there is quite a bit of size difference at the younger end....all standard chooks tho...