Introducing new chicks to week old chicks

[Mcook512]

I am picking up an order of 12 baby chicks next week. I had planned on adding a few extras when I picked them up from the hatchery, but with the crazy chick craze going on, I was afraid there wouldn’t be any extras. Plus, I decided on some others I REALLY wanted. They won’t be able to be picked up until 9 days later. The new additions will be silkies (along with a blue Ameraucana male) The hatchery said they will be fine since they are only a week apart in age. I realize silkies are small though. Any thoughts on this? Do you think they will be accepted? Is there anything I should do? Thanks for the help. All other chicks will be standard size, no bantams.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

You will have to see, based on thei sizes. If they are close, the. They should be fine.
Best wishes and be well! ❤