Hi I am Gigi

[Gigi16herchicks]

We have 34 chickens, 8 we got yesterday and they are six links, 4 black 4 yellow. We did what we have done twice before and waited until dark and took the babies out and put under 2 separate brooding hens. but for what ever reason both tried to peck them to death..... we ended up bringing them into the house and keeping them under a heating light with food and water. Do you have any ideas as to why they did this? and what can we do now? they need a mama hen to take care of them. Any suggestions would be Awesome!!!!
Thanks Gigi loves her chicks.

 

[KaylorFarms]

I think she knows their not her chicks and she wants to hatch her own. I think now you will have to raise them yourself.

 

[Gigi16herchicks]

bummer, because we have done it twice before with her and she was a great mom

 

[KaylorFarms]

Also, welcome to byc!!

 

[BYCforlife]

Hello Gigi,

I really enjoy this forum, I am sure you will too!

 

[Gigi16herchicks]

thanks, i will have to post pictures of my chickens, boy can they make you laugh i like to just sit and watch them. they are funny.

 

[BYCforlife]

Yes, chickens are funny creatures! So fun to have!

 

[KaylorFarms]

Great! I love chicken pics!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Gigi

Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]

Maybe she got tired of the "switcheroo', sounds like you are going to have to incubate them.