New Feather Mommy to 5 chicks and 2 geese

[Feather Mommy]

I am new to raising chickens and geese! My flock is 1 week old today! I am in love!

I have 2 White Leghorns, 2 Dominique, 1 New Hampshire Red, and 2 Roman Tufted Geese. I am adding 3 new chicks today. One more Dominique and 2 Buff Orpingtons.

Do you guys have any suggestions on how to introduce the 3 new chicks to the existing flock? They will be the same age. Under a week and a half old. They have not established a pecking order yet, so I don't see any problem with that. Should I keep them separate for illness?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
That small of an age difference in chicks won't be an issue if you just put the new ones in.
The goslings in with the chicks IS an issue. They grow much faster and have different needs. I would brood them separately.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are so happy you have joined our community.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! Good luck !

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[janiedoe]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Community!

Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

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[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hello and welcome to BYC! I would urge to brood the geese separately and spend enough time with them so they "imprint" on you as soon as possible. Geese can be a little challenging if they are not introduced to humans when they are still small. Best of luck with your new flock.

 

[N F C]

It's nice to have you here with us, thanks for joining!