newcountrygirl Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I got three new chicks last week - 8 weeks old. At what age will i be able to let them try mixing with my other girls. At the moment the three older ones are in a WIR with their henhouse, The three young chicks are next to the run in the Eglu and run - so they can see each other. Currently the three older ones dont seem to show much interest even when freeranging - apart from Madge the Pekin who paces up and down the front of the run when the chicks are cheeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I've free range 10 week olds with older girls but they will need to be in their own house and run until at least 18 weeks old or laying as they need to be fed growers feed until 18 weeks old or laying I start my POL on layers at 18 weeks others wait until they start to lay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks for the info. I have only had them a week tomorrow and they have grown a bit already. Such funny little characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maude+10 ladies Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 interesting to read about putting young chicks with older hens am getting three more hens not old enough yet i think will have to wait abit longer not in any rush though am new to forum and find everyone so helpful has been a great help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
