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[Momagain1]

hmmm..but I hadnt seen any BE aggressive YET...but I'll keep an eye out!!!

 

[Iheartchicks<3:)]

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Oh when they are chicks they arent, just when they are older!

 

[Sinfonian]

I posed the same question to the manager at the local feed store as their chick arrival schedule would make it so I had day olds with 1-2 week olds, same as you. He said there is NO problem mixing them up to a month old. The month old is mostly due to the temperature difference, and of course the size they'll grow into by 1 month. In other words, per my information and plan, mix them no problem.

 

[Momagain1]

well they are seperated for today; I went to put one in last night and he curled up in a corner and whimpered almost...he wouldnt move even w/the older ones standing on his head..
so I figured i'd give them a few days to get stronger and more active and put them in with the older ones when we move to the garage brooder..

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

It's not so much if the bigger ones are aggressive... more likely they will end up stomping all over the little ones. I wouldn't mix those ages, too big of a difference. See if you can cut a cardboard box to make dividers.

 

[Momagain1]

Thanks..
how do I introduce them in the big brooder..cause it'll be safe wouldnt you think in about 2 wks or so..the new ones will be 2 wks old..
the other ones not quite a month..and they'll be in the bigger brooder...so would i need to "intro" them to be safe??

This was a REALLY dumb idea to get another set of them..

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

You can *try* introducing them when they are bigger, but just make sure you sit there and watch them, again for the stomping reasons.


I always have 2 brooders going and a baby coop so I can separate everyone until they are about 8 weeks + then I can put them together with no issues.