introducing the babys... HeLP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hiddenacres]

i have 8 year old red sex links and it is warm enough to put my 3 baby amber rocks and 3sikie bantams out side but i dont want to injure the babys and what not. and the chicks cant eat the layer rations correct and can the older laying hens ea he starter feed the chicks are 6 weeks oldas of yesterday... help

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

6 week olds can not be introduced to adults, they are much too young to fend for themself.

As far as the feed goes, chicks should not be eating layer feed. Adults can eat starter chick feed if they have to.

 

[hiddenacres]

cool thanks when is a good age to introduce them?

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

Wait until they are about 16 weeks old.
Here is a good article about introducing new birds to your flock: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock