I Have SO MANY Questions!

[Chickenhappy8708]

Ok ok ok, ill start at the beginning, we wanted some new chicks to mix with our 6 week olds, so we went to Duck and Coop Hatchery to pick up some adorable "4 week-olds" They are tiny! The guy said he thinks there 4-5-6 week olds there not only tiny, they are skinny! So we were kind of introducing them the the y week olds, and they got through the bars on their run confinement center, but I watched them and let them wander a bit, then our Jersey Giant, who were pretty sure us a hen jumped on ones back, she almost made it look like they were breeding, but they are all 6 weeks and under? We pulled her off, but were wondering why she did that. Also, did I mention the new girls are SKINNY, any advice on treats to fatten them up? Thanks!!!

 

[Chicks n Pipes]

What breed/breeds are the new ones? I think the "breeding" is just fighting between the two. My giants don't mature until they are at least five months.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

My new chicks are an Olive egger, and 2 Plymouth Rocks.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

I thought it was a bit early 2, the Jersey Giant ripped out some down on the head.

 

[Chicks n Pipes]

The Olives and rocks will be all skin and bones until they start laying almost. I wouldn't put them together with the giants until they are bigger. Were they scalped of just grabbed?

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Just grabbed, only one us a giant, we have a leghorn hen and rooster, 2 Orphingtons, and a black sex link. The Sex link was actually the best with them, she just walked up, and walked away.

 

[Chicks n Pipes]

Keep an eye on them as the grabbing is how it starts but hopefully it stays bloodless.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Ok, ill do that.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Update: The rooster and Jersey Giant are jerks to The new chicks, but everyone else gets in great, under close supervision. We fed oatmeal for breakfast this morning, hopefully they can pack on some ounces

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Hope all goes well!!!!