I am wondering if people have had their broody hens "adopt/accept" incubated peeps, as they are hatching out their own. I have 2, two week olds in the house at this time.....and a hatch under 3 broodies due this monday. I would love to slip these 2 older ones under one of the hens the night her own eggs hatch out. Would the size matter? I don't think so but others opinions would be appreciated.
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