I have several chickens that go seriously broody each year, and I'm considering letting one of them raise a clutch this time around.
IF I do this, I have a metal dog crate that I have put hardware cloth around on all sides, and I will place this inside the coop where she lives with two other hens and a roo.
So after the chicks hatch...then what? What do I do next? How long do I need to keep the chicks away from the other hens and rooster? How many chicks can a hen keep safe?
I'd like to hear everyone's input
IF I do this, I have a metal dog crate that I have put hardware cloth around on all sides, and I will place this inside the coop where she lives with two other hens and a roo.
So after the chicks hatch...then what? What do I do next? How long do I need to keep the chicks away from the other hens and rooster? How many chicks can a hen keep safe?
I'd like to hear everyone's input