I honestly wasn't sure if this was the right spot to post this so I apologize if it isn't.
I plan on getting both layer chicks and slow growing meat chicks this year but I realized that when I get the meat chicks, I may have to get some of the breeds I wanted at the same time. I know that our Silkie/Cochin bantam will go broody again this year so I'll be letting her raise chicks to avoid allowing them to grow inside. I was thinking of keeping all chicks together with her until they're 7 weeks old and then separating the meaties from the group but I understand that flock mates that grow up together tend to be attached to their buddies. Both yards will be next to each other so they'll see each other every day.
I'll be getting 10 meat chicks and 3-4 layer chicks. I already plan on loss while they grow.
I also have a feeling that we may get another broody hen aside from our usual broody.
How long will attachment last after I've separated them??
I plan on getting both layer chicks and slow growing meat chicks this year but I realized that when I get the meat chicks, I may have to get some of the breeds I wanted at the same time. I know that our Silkie/Cochin bantam will go broody again this year so I'll be letting her raise chicks to avoid allowing them to grow inside. I was thinking of keeping all chicks together with her until they're 7 weeks old and then separating the meaties from the group but I understand that flock mates that grow up together tend to be attached to their buddies. Both yards will be next to each other so they'll see each other every day.
I'll be getting 10 meat chicks and 3-4 layer chicks. I already plan on loss while they grow.
I also have a feeling that we may get another broody hen aside from our usual broody.
How long will attachment last after I've separated them??
