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[jayke563]

hello I have 3 chicks that are 5 weeks old I just a built a coop for them and I was thinking about getting a few adults to be in there with The 5 week olds is it safe for me to do that? Will the adults kill my pullets? Thank you

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! I would wait till the 5 weeks old chicks are at least 2-3 months old.

 

[junebuggena]

Putting 5 week old chicks in with adult hens is a bad idea. Hens can and will kill young chicks that are not 'theirs'. You would need to wait until the chicks are a few months old before introducing them to adult birds. They need to be big enough to handle pecking order fights, and fast enough to get away.

 

[drumstick diva]

NO, they are much to young to be with the mature birds. Chickens have a very strict pecking order and young and new birds are regarded with great suspicion and disdain. There are many threads regarding "integrating the new with the established older birds." A gradual process is necessary to prevent bloodshed.

 

[tjo804]

That is a big decision I have 8 week old pullets that are near my flock but not yet part of it. here is a link I think you may find helpful.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock

Good luck enjoy your Chicks