Important question

[Lissahunni]

Hi there I had one one chick hatch out a week ago tomorrow and my hen was broody at the same time as incubation give or take she decided she didn't want to sit on eggs anymore so I ended up incubating the rest of the time. Her chicks were all at different stages of development though. One just hatched and wondering if I can add this chick to my week old chick so they both have a friend. I'd assume the other three eggs are not far behind in hatching within a few days I'm going to guess.

 

[MarkJr]

I’d make sure it was fluffy and mobile. Toss it in and watch. They will show you if it’s not going to work

 

[Lissahunni]

Thank you I did have them together for a min but big one just pecked at the little one so maybe not

 

[MarkJr]

I know my chicks at a week are voracious little buggers.

Separate the brooder with a screen fence and give them a few days of look no touch and try it again later.The staggered hatch chicks should combine no problems

 

[Lissahunni]

Thank you so much I was thinking of doing that. My one chick has been alone for the week so I don't blame it for being a brat he's been a handful screaming all the time lol. Just don't feel it's right to leave them lonley either.

I know my chicks at a week are voracious little buggers.

Separate the brooder with a screen fence and give them a few days of look no touch and try it again later.The staggered hatch chicks should combine no problems