different ages in the brooder

[Tdubg22]

I have chick's that have hatched a week apart, can they go in the same brooder or will the older ones bully or kill the new ones? Thanks.

 

[Quail Jailer]

I've gotten away with it. That said, monitor them carefully until you're sure all is well.

 

[Tdubg22]

Ok thank you. I have the new ones in a plastic container in the brooder now to get their legs under them and get a bit stronger.

 

[dc3085]

You might get away with it but don't put fresh chicks in with week olds right out of the brooder. You should give it a few days The week olds will try to eat them, mainly their toes. It's a good source of splayed legs (spraddle leg) for your chicks.

 

[Quail Jailer]

You might get away with it but don't put fresh chicks in with week olds right out of the brooder. You should give it a few days The week olds will try to eat them, mainly their toes. It's a good source of splayed legs (spraddle leg) for your chicks.

Yeah, didn't think of that, I put some two week chicks in with one week chicks, that were strong and healthy.