I was wondering at what age is it good to place chicks with the rest of the flock? I have been told by many to add them all together when the chicks get a few weeks old. I throw out layer pellets and the ppl tell me that it won't hurt them but I don't want to lose any so I was wondering what to do. These ppl have raised chickens for years but don't think they have ever taken the chicks from the mom.