Introducing a 2 week old silkie to 3 x 1 week old silkies, bad idea?

[First time silkie mum]

Hello!

First time silkie owner here, what an excellent platform this is, I’ve found sooo many answers here!
I am very proud of my 3 little one week old chicks that I have had for 3 days now, a black and a yellow and a mixed colour who have settled in nicely. A different breeder contacted me saying she has a 2 week old ‘ lavender’ silkie I couldn’t resist saying that I would have that too. Is it a bad idea to bring one older chick into a confined box with 3 younger chicks? Any tips on how to do so?

 

[2 many chickens]

When they are young like that there's usually no issues with introducing to each other. They're all still so young the pecking order isn't too rough right now. As long as there's plenty of food and water for them, it should be alright. I've mixed a 3 day old with week old before and no issues. Just keep an eye on them and interfere if needed.

 

[First time silkie mum]

When they are young like that there's usually no issues with introducing to each other. They're all still so young the pecking order isn't too rough right now. As long as there's plenty of food and water for them, it should be alright. I've mixed a 3 day old with week old before and no issues. Just keep an eye on them and interfere if needed.

Thank you! Appreciate your response

 

[2 many chickens]

You're welcome! Enjoy the silkies, I love mine. Silliest little poof balls!

 

[First time silkie mum]

You're welcome! Enjoy the silkies, I love mine. Silliest little poof balls!
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There is certainly something very special about them

 

[DiYMama540]

Only concern I would have would be possibly introducing disease to your current babies, or even the new chick. Maybe keep the new chick separate from the existing ones long enough to make sure it doesn't have any health issues.

 

[First time silkie mum]

Only concern I would have would be possibly introducing disease to your current babies, or even the new chick. Maybe keep the new chick separate from the existing ones long enough to make sure it doesn't have any health issues.

Hadn’t even considered that, thank you, will do

 

[First time silkie mum]

New chick seems healthy and happy, all four are getting along well, sooo cute, could watch them all day...

*Just in this cage while I clean the brooder that has a heat source