When Can You Separate Broodermates

[SJsChickies]

I tried to find the answer to this before I made a post and was unsuccessful. I have 4 chicks I purchased together (store minimums, which I totally get) but I am only keeping 2 of them. When is it ok to sell the other 2? They are 4 week old Brown Leghorns. Should I wait until they are 6 or 8 weeks? I don't want them to get depressed or stressed. Thanks for any tips!

 

[nuthatched]

Anytime, it doesn't matter

 

[Dandelion and Clover]

When I am buying "grow outs" I want them off heat... Or I'd just go buy day olds. Depending on the breed I see prices from $10-$20.

I don't know if there is a logic to certain ages.

 

[SJsChickies]

Anytime, it doesn't matter

Ok Thank you! I just didn't know if they would decline being separated too soon.

 

[SJsChickies]

When I am buying "grow outs" I want them off heat... Or I'd just go buy day olds. Depending on the breed I see prices from $10-$20.

I don't know if there is a logic to certain ages.

Ok perfect, that makes sense. They're really close to being off heat; they hardly sleep under it anymore. I catch them under it for maybe an hour or 2 a day. But we also keep our house at 70 degrees. Our lows outside have been mid to high 70s. I think its safe for them to go outside in a week or 2!