- Apr 3, 2024
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Hi! I have a blue Wyandotte hen who went broody, and she seemed very committed to it, so I let her keep two eggs. I candled them around day 6 and day 10 and they were developing just fine. She is now 3 days from hatching, and I'm wondering: what are the chances she can hatch and raise them with the flock? I'm currently raising 6 week old chicks, so my pen isn't available for her and her babies. I have a free brooder box I can put them in when they hatch, but then I'm worried she'll be sad I took them away.
Are they at a high risk of being killed by the others? My roo is a very gentle and caring towards his ladies, and even tried to feed the chicks in the pen through the wall. Will he be protective of day old chicks? Or can I count on momma hen? She's very feisty, doesn't take no guff from anyone.
Are they at a high risk of being killed by the others? My roo is a very gentle and caring towards his ladies, and even tried to feed the chicks in the pen through the wall. Will he be protective of day old chicks? Or can I count on momma hen? She's very feisty, doesn't take no guff from anyone.