Hatched eggs and feedstore chicks

[Noncentzter]

I am going to have hatched eggs hatching about the same time that feedstore chicks will be arriving and my plans were to just put the two groups together, but now I'm thinking that I probably ought to quarantine the feedstore chicks from my hatchlings for 30 days. Am I correct? This should be happening around the first of March.

 

[scooter147]

I'm no expert BUT I've been in the farm store when the chicks are there and I see lots of hands going in those cages touching the little fluff balls even though the sign says "PLEASE DO NOT OPEN CAGE AND HANDLE CHICKS".
I'd quarantine.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

I'd quarantine as well. It's so unfortunate though....I'd definately WANT to raise them together, but it may not be safe.

 

[Mrs. K]

I don't think that you would have to quarentine them long, baby chicks tend to die quick if they are going to. After a few days, if they were healthy, I don't think I would worry about it. mk