Integrating chicks

[nikdonbon]

I have an (1) almost 6 week old chick, as well as 5 other chicks that are almost a week old. I have had them in seperate brooders at this point, however the little ones are starting to jump out of the box they are currently in. I am considering putting the babies in a dog crate in with our older chick. My question is when is it safe to put them all together in the brooder? Any suggestions are very welcome.

 

[chickens really]

Yikes...Chickens are a bit tricky so definitely a look no touch till the little ones catch up in size...

 

[nikdonbon]

Yikes...Chickens are a bit tricky so definitely a look no touch till the little ones catch up in size...

Good idea. Thanks!