I screwed up and didn’t quarantine- now what?

[slou]

Honestly I think there is too much of an age difference right now I would let the 7 week olds get to around 10 weeks before they enter a pecking order ordeal even if it's just 1 older hen pecking because she is almost twice there age
I had chicks 3 weeks apart and had to wait for the little ones to catch up size wise because a dominant older hen could establish pecking order for a week or more before easing up on the little guys. Hope this helps

Thank you, that is helpful to know that size is as important as age in terms of when to let them establish a new pecking order!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Try to separate the others to dog crate.. where do you live is illness a big issue there

 

[slou]

Try to separate the others to dog crate.. where do you live is illness a big issue there

I live in Northern California/Bay Area. I only know 2 other people with small flocks (I live in the suburbs) so not sure of what illnesses go around although we’ve had things before with our flocks in the past.
The woman who sold them to me said she has 3,000 chickens but I didn’t get to see the operation as she brought the ones I was interested in our to her front yard area. She is from a big local family that owns a major store in that town (about 30 min from me) so I’m hoping that means she is reputable bc I had never bought from her before. She is being responsive when I text her (I am doubtful the chicks are even 7 weeks they are so small so I wanted to confirm with her).
So you think it makes sense to separate now even though they’ve been in cage together already for over 24 hours?

 

[Chelsa'sChicks]

Chelsas chicks makes a good point whenever I plan on integrating I let everyone into a neutral area for some treats a few times
There will be pecking but not for the same reasons in neutral ground

Yes! I forgot to add that extra treats or breakfast while first introducing new birds keeps the older or other birds distracted enough from the new company. That will make it smoother! Good point Skipper81