Introducing new chicks

[Melissa2173]

I currently have 7 and 8 week old chicks. How would they react to adding 2 week olds? Do they have to be gradually introduced? How long do they need to be separated to insure the newbies are disease free? Thanks!

 

[Nicole01]

30 days separation and gradually introduced. I think it's good when they are separated, that they should be able to see each other. I'm in the middle of integrating chicks and it was a nightmare starting out. It's been almost 3 weeks and I still need to keep them separated. I put a wire dog kennel in the coop. My 13 week olds peck very hard at the 7-12 week olds. Although, there are many people who have no problems at all integrating.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Unless you got them from a hatchery/feed store, I'd quarantine them - then put them together. (assuming none get sick) It's so much easier to put them together when they are young. Good luck!
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