auntielizzie Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Can anyone tell me this; If I got my next chickens at a very young age (is, chick sized), would the older chickens accept them better than POL chickens, thus avoiding difficult introductions with pecking/fighting etc. Or is this just not possible as the little chicks need special care or would just get eaten Just thinking ahead really (early moorhens I think) - I am dreaming of chocolate orpingtons and gold laced orpingtons, other coloured orpingtons, wyandottes of all colours, sussex of all colours, etc etc etc Sorry if this is a stoopid question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 No, it would be a recipe for disaster,I'm afraid, as the older ones would make mincemeat of the little 'uns. Some info *here* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 No, it would be a recipe for disaster,I'm afraid, as the older ones would make mincemeat of the little 'uns. Some info *here* Well that bursts that bubble then Silly me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Not silly at all ... you did the right thing .... a bit of research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Not silly at all ... you did the right thing .... a bit of research. I agree. The only silly question is the one you think of but don't ask. By posting your question you have probably helped some other owners who may not have felt confident asking I have picked up lots of information that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 It's not a stupid question because now you know the answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 As long as you have secure separate introduction accomodation then getting chicks at about 10 weeks plus is not a bad idea, they MUST be kept separate from the others (as already said above) but the older ones will get used to seeing them and when integration time comes when the chicks are 18wks or so it will be a little easier than trying to introduce full grown birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
