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Will this work out?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by TracyLK, Jun 25, 2011.

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  1. Jun 25, 2011 #1
    TracyLK

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    I currently have 9 chicks that range in age from 4 to 6 weeks old. I think I have 4 roosters, but we are going to wait another week or 2 to be certain. The lady who I got them from will take back and rehome the roosters. She has others chicks available. How difficult would it be to introduce new chicks around the same age as my current chicks? Could I possibly be a long integration process or not really because they are the same age?
     
  3. Jun 25, 2011 #2
    Judy

    Judy Moderator Staff Member

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    A couple of experienced folks on here have said mixing new chicks works fine up to 4 weeks then not so much. At 8 weeks, well, you'll just have to try it, see how it goes. Hope you get lucky!
     
  5. Jun 25, 2011 #3
    Oktober

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    Let us know how it works out. I'm thinking of adding a couple silkie chicks, but it won't be until a few weeks after our other chicks arrive.

    -Okt
     

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