Not out of site. I have a smaller coop near my "Condo" coop. She can see the rest of the flick and they visit with her during the day. The rest of the flock is free range. I have kept Mom and bitties in the small coop - not free range.
From reading the post, it seems I need to let her free...
This is great info. I assumed I should keep them separate. I forgot about the protective Nature of Momma Hens.
She is in a small coop currently with a small run. The rest of the flock is in my chicken condo (LOL) and they all free range. How do you suggest I move Momma and bitties in the condo?
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I love all birds but chickens are my favorite. I have a small chicken farm (currently have 29) and it has been growing continuously for the past two years. Every chicken has a name and a personality to match.
I currently have Java, Dominique, Barred Rock, Cochin, Golden Lace...
I have a Momma hen with 12 little bitties. She is separate from the other 16 Chickens I have. Another one of my hens (newly laying) decided to be broody. Can I put a broody hen in the same coop with a momma and babies?
I know broody hens can be aggressive. I don't want her to hurt the...