How soon to mix

[jtbuck]

I have some young chicks almost feathered out, that I want to move in with the last clutch( which is about 2-3 weeks older). Would that be a problem, can't put in with the adults yet????

 

[Judy]

It might work, or it might not. You could try distracting them with treats or new items (a new roost, something new to jump on, etc.) Having hding places is a good idea. If possible, do the combining in an area none of them are familiar with. If any blood is drawn, you will need to separate again.

 

[<3ChickenForever]

How many weeks are those younger chicks? When the chicks are about 6-8 weeks old, then that's when you can put them in the coop with the older ones.

I agree with flockwater.

 

[jtbuck]

Ist clutch 8 weeks and 2nd 3 to 4 weeks

 

[jtbuck]

Here is a update Picture(S) of my chicks. The younger ones have been in the same big cage for a week(in their smaller cage which they are outgrowing fast)..
Think I



can let them mix with the older ones???

 

[rookiehen]

I would wait a couple weeks, or gradually introduce them when you can supervise, and then separate when you can't. I have 6 wks and 4 wks. I started introducing them last week. Started by putting cage in coop. Then I turned out the older ones out of the coop, and let the babies have run of the coop. Then I put an individual big brother/sister in the coop with the babies for 5 minutes or so. Surprisingly the roos were the gentlest. Few pecks to the head, but nothing serious. Did this for a few days. Tuesday night was their first night together. I was a nervous wreck! The older ones roosted. The babies huddled up in a corner. Wednesday morning everyone was OK. The only time there is a problem is when an older chick is eating and a little one sort of tries to take their place at the feeder, but a light peck to the head puts the chick in it's place quickly