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Just a follow up: broody hen took to the surviving two chicks and has defended them against the others. When I went out to separate the mama to be from the babies and turn on the heat lamp the babies were chirping under her wings so I let it go. Thank you for your help.

Will she get over it on her own? So sounds like I should take them to the brooder. How long do I give the hen before I put her in the gravel pen?

Broody hen was sitting for what I thought was 3 weeks I did t really keep track. I put day olds under her but left the other eggs thinking she would realize they were duds. Well she didn't realize that so I removed the eggs and left the baby chicks. Next day two chicks were squashed under her...

That page says no longer can be found. Bummer. How do you actually give them the antibiotic? In a syringe? Mix the powder in water fill syringe give to chicken?

Not sure was found

Not sure, was found flew over the wall

What about this one? Tail says cockerel comb says pullet

Good point

8 weeks 3 days old. Is this a boy or a girl. Just a mix breed.

Really? You mean lighter in color for feathers?

You think?

Yeah I’m pretty sure those two are cockerels too. The one in the background has a tail that is suspicious but a pale comb.

Any suggestions on these? The one with feathers on the feet I think is a cockerel but the others I’m stumped. 8 weeks old.

Which one looks boyish?