Mixing different age baby chicks

[chris10sen]

Hi,

I have 4 baby chicks shipping from MPC on June 21st. I ordered 2 red stars, 1 silve laced wyandotte, and one easter egger. I wished I would have ordered an Australorps as well. I found a urban farm store near me that said they have one left but she is already 3 weeks old. Would you mix the older one with the younger ones if you were me? I am totally new to this chicken thing.

Thanks for the advice,

Lisa

 

[chris10sen]

Funny, I just noticed someone asked a similiar question. But my chicks would be 3 weeks apart.

Lisa

 

[portlandpeeps]

Shouldn't be a problem. The pecking order they establish may surprise you.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

That's a pretty wide spread. You can try it, but be prepared to pull the older one out fast if he bullies the younger ones. Look for toe picking in particular.

 

[chris10sen]

I just got off the phone with MPC and I got to order my one Australorph! So now all my babies will be the same age. They ship Monday I can't wait.