when should I combine the chicks?

[Chickenfarmer 1-2-b]

I hatched the 1st batch of 6 chicks 4 weeks ago. Hatched another 6 chicks over the weekend (2 days ago). So they are 1 month apart but their body sizes are 10 times different. When can I safely put all 12 chicks together in the coop? I know I have to watch them like a hawk when I put them together. I even installed a wireless baby video monitor in the coop to spy on them, lol.

Andy

 

[wildorchid053]

mix them when they are the same size.. about 14 weeks?

 

[ilovebuffs]

I've always heard that you can mix them when the little ones are half the size of the bigger ones. I have some that are 2wks today in with some that are 4wks. There is a big difference, but they are doing well. Hope this helps!