- Dec 13, 2011
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I have 2 flocks of chickens. One flock was hatched in August and the other was hatched in October. The older flock consists of 9 chickens (at least 1 EE rooster), 2 Wyandottes, 2 Cochins,2 Brahmas and 3 EE's.
The younger flock is 3 Jersey Giants and 2 Silkies. The older flock has been in the coop for about 2 months. I have built an enclosure inside the coop for the small ones to be in, but would like them to mingle with the others and not be in such a confined space. I have read online to keep them separated until they are the same size, but how do I do that with Silkies that will never be the same size?
The Jerseys are almost as large as my 2 EE hens, but smaller than the rest. They still sound like babies (the younger flock). I did try letting them mingle once, but 2 of the hens cornered them inside the coop.
Should I build a separate run for them or should I wait until they are older (16+ weeks?). Just breaks my heart to keep them confined in a small space and not let them be outside in the run with the bigger ones.
Want to do what is best for them. Thank you for any advice.
The younger flock is 3 Jersey Giants and 2 Silkies. The older flock has been in the coop for about 2 months. I have built an enclosure inside the coop for the small ones to be in, but would like them to mingle with the others and not be in such a confined space. I have read online to keep them separated until they are the same size, but how do I do that with Silkies that will never be the same size?
The Jerseys are almost as large as my 2 EE hens, but smaller than the rest. They still sound like babies (the younger flock). I did try letting them mingle once, but 2 of the hens cornered them inside the coop.
Should I build a separate run for them or should I wait until they are older (16+ weeks?). Just breaks my heart to keep them confined in a small space and not let them be outside in the run with the bigger ones.
Want to do what is best for them. Thank you for any advice.