Mixing chicks, what nutrients to give

[FirstTimeChikens]

So I've already given my first batch of chicks electrolytes, grogel, chick grit, all the good stuff. I'm getting chicks today from the farmers market. I dont know how old they will be, but I assume they'll be like a day or two old. Should I just give everyone electrolytes and chick grit or should I set aside something for the younger ones?

 

[mcdze]

it doesnt have to be complicated, give them a pile of chickstarter and some water theyll be good to go ...

 

[rosemarythyme]

If it's a shared space/water source then electrolytes for everyone is fine, it may help the new arrivals with stress of being brought to a new home. Grit should be available for the newcomers as well (again if it's a shared space then all the chicks will have access to it).

 

[FirstTimeChikens]

If it's a shared space/water source then electrolytes for everyone is fine, it may help the new arrivals with stress of being brought to a new home. Grit should be available for the newcomers as well (again if it's a shared space then all the chicks will have access to it).

Thank you! I have them separated right now, I was about to ask if I could even combine them or not. The oldest of the new comers is said to be 3 weeks but I doubt it, it's a silkie but it's huge. The youngest is 3 days. My original ones are 2 weeks. Can I mix everyone?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Thank you! I have them separated right now, I was about to ask if I could even combine them or not. The oldest of the new comers is said to be 3 weeks but I doubt it, it's a silkie but it's huge. The youngest is 3 days. My original ones are 2 weeks. Can I mix everyone?

You can try it if you have time to supervise. Generally with really young chicks they don't care about newcomers, but I'd just be a little cautious with the youngest one(s) just to make sure they can eat and drink without being crowded out by the older ones.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

How many are there? Watch that the littles don't get crushed under the bigger ones.

 

[FirstTimeChikens]

How many are there? Watch that the littles don't get crushed under the bigger ones.

13: 2 week, 2: 3 day, 7: 3 week

The 9 new ones are unvaccinated silkies and a cream legbar
The 13 old ones are vaccinated