I have 10 silkies that will be here in 6 days and will be in the brooder with standard hatchlings, in our shop.
EDITED TO ADD: I already have 15, 24 week old standards in the coop and run.
I was reading posts and came across one where a standard hen tore the throat out of a 5 week old silkie. Some have had holes pecked into their heads.
I was planning on leaving the new babies in the brooder for 5 or 6 weeks then putting a dog crate or the brooder in the run for a few days then turning them loose with my 15 standards when it's gets cold. Now I'm not so sure. They're really isn't enough room to section off inside the coop for 25 half grown chicks, but plenty for sleeping in at night.
How do I integrate them without the Silkies getting too cold or getting killed? Might have to build a temporary coop off the ground or just keep them in the shop until they're older......
Any one who's added Silkies with standards please give me advice....
EDITED TO ADD: I already have 15, 24 week old standards in the coop and run.
I was reading posts and came across one where a standard hen tore the throat out of a 5 week old silkie. Some have had holes pecked into their heads.
I was planning on leaving the new babies in the brooder for 5 or 6 weeks then putting a dog crate or the brooder in the run for a few days then turning them loose with my 15 standards when it's gets cold. Now I'm not so sure. They're really isn't enough room to section off inside the coop for 25 half grown chicks, but plenty for sleeping in at night.
How do I integrate them without the Silkies getting too cold or getting killed? Might have to build a temporary coop off the ground or just keep them in the shop until they're older......
Any one who's added Silkies with standards please give me advice....
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