<<I've put chicks that are 1 week difference in age together with no problem. It does depend a bit on breed I guess like if the younger ones were bantams and older ones standards might not be advisable. What kind are your babies and roos?>>
They are all Barred Rocks. From what I read, supposed to be pretty kind, at least to handle--but I know there are a couple of bossy girls in there! <g> On the other hand--there is *plenty* of room--I sectioned off a little less than half the 8x10 coop with cardboard, and I could just as easily give them more room.
I'll have to admit, together would be much easier--especially since I wouldn't need to make other heat lamp arrangements. I've raised the lamp several inches already, but I notice none seem to be settling down directly under it since the first day or two--they'll run around under it, but if they all settle to sleep at once it's in a circle on the edge of the light. That, in spite of my having the windows propped open during daylight, and even one most nights.
Rhonda
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