Introducing Young Chickens to a Younger Chicken

[Wolfshadess]

I just got my first chickens 5 days ago and could definitely use some help! I have no idea how old they are exactly (so I'm including pictures!), but they are all young and one is younger and much smaller than the other four, so I'm not sure if I should introduce her to the rest of the flock yet. I hate keeping her by herself and I'm worried that if I keep her separate for too long, it will be more difficult to introduce her, but I don't want her to get beat up either. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Alaskan]

Yep, you are correct, the little one is way too small to be put in with the bigger ones.

Since you will be adding her in by herself, you will probably have to add her when she is very close to the same size as the other chickens.

 

[Wolfshadess]

Thank you! Glad I opted to wait!