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    Momma

    Snuck four chicks under a broody hen and she has been amazing raising them. I have noticed that this week when I go into the coop and feed the other four laying hens she gets real excited. I had decided not to integrate the chicks yet as they are barely five weeks old but momma has now laid an...
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    How to integrate to flock with momma hen

    I am in So Cal so our overnight temps are in the 50's. When I go into the main run/coop and take care of the other hens the broody mom gets all excited. I take care of her and the chicks and everyone seems happy and settles down. Just wasn't sure when I should let her out to rejoin the flock...
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    How to integrate to flock with momma hen

    I have four week old chicks that are still separated from the flock along with the momma hen. When do I let the momma hen out of the run and back with the flock? I still see them under her at night but during the day they are just out in the run portion.
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    Hi all!

    New member but have had chickens since 2012. Just recently added four chicks to a broody hen. Last time I tried fertilized eggs and the two chicks that hatched died a day later. Lots of questions now as this is all new. I have 6 hens that are in the main coop/run area and the broody hen and...
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