First timer

[Rebechenson75]

On January 27 I will begin my first attempt at hatching out a dozen easter egger. I'm absolutely eggcited.

 

[GodLovesU]

My first hatch was SO FUN. Are you going to do a hatch along?

 

[Rebechenson75]

I don't know how. I figured I could post pics periodically.

 

[Rebechenson75]

I need an opinion or two. I have 10 sexlinks that are being shipped Feb 5. Can I put my new ees into the brooder with them on or about Feb 16? Will I have problems with them fighting?

 

[GodLovesU]

You don’t have to, but here’s an thread explaining how to do a hatch-along:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/hatch-along-faq-read-me.1448909/

 

[GodLovesU]

I need an opinion or two. I have 10 sexlinks that are being shipped Feb 5. Can I put my new ees into the brooder with them on or about Feb 16? Will I have problems with them fighting?

I have kept chicks with a bigger age gap than that together. I had no problems, that I can remember.

 

[Rebechenson75]

You don’t have to, but here’s an thread explaining how to do a hatch-along:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/hatch-along-faq-read-me.1448909/

Thank you. I will probably join in.

 

[GodLovesU]

Please post the link here!

 

[Rebechenson75]

it just occurred to me that:
1 I am freaking crazy.

2 How in the world am I going to keep 20 chicks in a 4x4 play pen for 6 to 8 weeks

3I belive chicken math is real.

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

I need an opinion or two. I have 10 sexlinks that are being shipped Feb 5. Can I put my new ees into the brooder with them on or about Feb 16? Will I have problems with them fighting?

Anything more than a 5 week age gap, is a no go. Even if it's less - those chicks will be strong and be able to walk well - newly hatched chicks take a while. I would wait until they can walk well and are strong before mixing them if there is more than a one week age gap.