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  1. BigBlueHen53

    When should I banish my 5 week old chicks to the outside realm?

    You're welcome. We've just integrated our now-9-week old chicks with our OG's and have had no issues. They share a fence from about age 4 weeks to six weeks, then we just open the gate that separates them. We never see pecking, chasing or bullying of any kind, with one exception - when we toss...
  2. BigBlueHen53

    When should I banish my 5 week old chicks to the outside realm?

    I don't think they'd be safe from predators if you just cast them loose without some kind of protected place to go, although given your location they may not suffer from just the elements at this age. They probably have enough feathers to keep them warm unless you have an unusual cold snap. But...
  3. BigBlueHen53

    When should I banish my 5 week old chicks to the outside realm?

    I see. Are you familiar with the "see-no-touch" method of integration?
  4. BigBlueHen53

    When should I banish my 5 week old chicks to the outside realm?

    Where in this world are you located; what's the weather like where you are? Do you have a coop they can get into at night or if they feel cold or in case it rains or snows? How many are there; can they snuggle together for warmth?
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