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[crazytupper]

I have 6 baby chicks 6 weeks old. I wanted to get one or two full grown chickens to the flock. Would they get along with the little ones?

 

[sourland]

The social order of chickens can be brutal. Established chickens pick on new chickens, bigger chickens pick on smaller chickens, strong chickens pick on weaker chickens, etc. It is generally best to integrate birds of the same size understanding that there will be some squabbling. If you get additional birds, quarantine them prior to merging flocks.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[crazytupper]

Thank you! Glad to be here!

 

[Barnyard Peeps]

Welcome to the site! The learning center has tons of info if you haven't already discovered it, here's the link, https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center Have fun with your new chicks, and glad you found BYC.

 

[crazytupper]

What are some fun activities to do with 5 weeks old chicks

 

[drumstick diva]

You could make them a tunnel out of an overturned shoe box - they love to explore. Give them a tree branch to roost on. A small brightly colored ball to push around.

Some parrot toys may be good.