- Feb 10, 2011
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This is my first year with a rooster, and i had an incredibly reliable broody, so i waited. She started to sit on the eggs, so I set up a "brooder pen" for her- an old rabbit hutch with a solid bottom, nest box/food/water. I wasnt sure if any were fertile, I just kind of set up a makeshift candler and did my best. This morning, of course after almost a foot of snow had fallen, I hear some peeping- sure enough!! I HAVE A BABY! I have wrapped the pen in sheets, so no moisture/snow is in there, and momma appears to be keeping the baby warm...
That being said, should I let mom raise the chicks? Or should I move them indoors into the brooder? Right now I only have one, so i would feel horrible for the chick to be alone. Any advice would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Like I said, they are outdoors, and temps range from low 30s to the 50s....
If i do keep the chicks in there, when is it time to separate them from momma hen?
Thanks in advance
That being said, should I let mom raise the chicks? Or should I move them indoors into the brooder? Right now I only have one, so i would feel horrible for the chick to be alone. Any advice would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Like I said, they are outdoors, and temps range from low 30s to the 50s....
If i do keep the chicks in there, when is it time to separate them from momma hen?
Thanks in advance