3 Pekins 1 nest box

mother hen 13

In the Brooder
6 Years
Dec 21, 2013
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south of england
Hi my Mini Pekins have been broody all over Easter.
I was so fed up with the 3 sitting constantly in 1 nest box I just left them to it.
Yesterday egg shell out side box. I thought now they are breaking the eggs.
Today counted at least 2 little heads.
I cant get near the box, they all peck at me and scold . Also I don't know witch hen is brooding witch chick.So I see no option but to leave them.
Iv put out some chick crumb and a very shallow water dish as I have never seen anything so little!
Fingers crossed everyone.
LoL
motherhen 13
 
Hi just an update
This am. All still sitting can hear peeping and seen teeny pink feet sticking out.
Has anyone else had amicable multiple broody hens ?
mother hen
 
Hi Just to say 3 pekins now have 8 chicks.
Have moved out of nest box but all sitting happy together.
Dont know if they know whos chicks are whos, I dont !
I really didnt think chickens would brood together like this.
mother hen
 

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