Putting silkies together

[shelbyssilkies]

I am new to raising silkies and not sure what to do.. I had 2 white silkies that are about 3 months old and 4 black silkies that are 6 weeks old.. well one of my white ones died for some reason I don't know and left my white silkie alone.. I tried to put the black silkies in with the white silkie so she wouldn't be alone but she pecks the black ones on the head so I took them out cause I'm scared she will peck them on the head and kill them.. what should I do? Keep them together and hope they warm up to each other or keep the apart until my black ones are older??

 

[Poultry parent]

She's is pecking then to tell them that she is the boss, put them together, and if she is still pecking them after a few hours, then separate them

 

[redsoxs]

Hi, Shelby...I've never had silkies but you might post in the silkie thread in the link below and see what owners of the breed have to say: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297632/silkie-thread
Also, I see you are new to BYC...if you'd like, head on over to the New Members Introduction Forum and tell us about yourself! We'd love to give you a proper BYC welcome! https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/44/new-member-introductions

 

[shelbyssilkies]

Okay thank you I will try that!
Also I am starting to put the white one outside in the coop.. are the black ones old enough to start putting in the coop day and night or just day?

She's is pecking then to tell them that she is the boss, put them together, and if she is still pecking them after a few hours, then separate them

 

[Poultry parent]

They're still a little young, I'd put them in when they can easily fly up to the roosts