Will the size difference Corn x vs. RIR chicks be hazardous to the RIR

[naillikwj82]

We are presently brooding Cornish X and Rhode Is Red chicks together. Should we anticipate problems due to size difference. At one week there is no trouble, everyone is too busy eating. Concern is more at the 4+ week. Appreciate all thoughts. Thanks.

 

[gritsar]

I have raised CXs with egglayers. It's hard. The biggest problem is that the CXs will hog the feeders, starving out the other chicks.

 

[oldorchardfarm]

yea i would separate the as the cx's are a much heavier bird with a much faster growth rate.

 

[weeders n feeders]

This spring we raised 4 CX with 6 layers. You definately need to provide enough feeding space. But we really had no other problems. The layers actually would snuggle upto or under the CX for warmth.as they got older the layers would usually roost while the CX seldom did. But they all stayed together right up till freezer camp time. Used flock raiser and all were put into the coop at night which has no feed inside it. I actually think the layers kept the CX a little more active since they were always running over them and I know the CX kept them warm cause if ever there was a cool day or night the layers were always under their wings as if they were a Mama hen.
I think it may depend on your numbers and space.