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[chattycathy44]

I am getting new chicks tomorrow I already have 10 2 week olds can I put the babies in with 2 week olds , its been a while since i have done this

 

[Queen of the chickens]

Yes, but you need to really watch them. Sometimes it can be fine, sometimes, they get picked on. It depends a lot on the personality of your birds and on where you are keeping them. If they have plenty of room things go better. Your new babies will need things warmer than your older chicks, so just be sure you can accommodate everyone's needs.

 

[Fierlin1182]

2 weeks is not such a bad gap yet. I agree with having plenty of space, and also shiny objects in the brooder tends to take attention away from attacking each other. I've heard the suggestion to use a divider with a small "doorway" that only the smaller chicks can fit through. That way there is somewhere for them to take shelter.