older chicks with day olds and hen

[kasey08]

so i have a pair of silkies and there 3, prolly 3 month old babies. the hen is sitting on more eggs and is due tomorrow. should i move the older chicks? i dont think the hen or roo would let the older chicks hurt the new chicks but i dont want to take the chance. if i should move them should i put the roo in with the older chicks so they wont freak? or should i leave the roo in with the hen and the new chicks?

 

[kasey08]

anyone? i already have 5 chicks

 

[write2caroline]

Momma should protect them but Bigger will always pick on littler and Momma is going to need to be tough.
Caroline

 

[kasey08]

yeah i dont think the roo will let them hurt the new ones. they where all still sleeping on each other last night

think i should move them out? i can divide the pen but they can find a way to the other side. so idk what to do

i'm getting rid of them but the person that wants one only wants it when its an adult so i dont want to leave her alone