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    For those who let broody hens raise chicks with the flock…

    Also, regarding going in and out, it took very little time for the chicks to follow her up and down the ramp. I can’t remember exactly how long, and I did have to rescue the chicks a time out two before they figured it out, but they were motivated to be with mama 😊.
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    For those who let broody hens raise chicks with the flock…

    It really went pretty well! She accepted both chicks and really stood up for them. One died out of the blue. No sign of pecking, pasty butt, or strange behaviors. I was really concerned that the other chick wouldn’t have a peer, but it still went fine. We did have one hen that singled the chick...
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    For those who let broody hens raise chicks with the flock…

    It really went pretty well! She accepted both chicks and really stood up for them. One died out of the blue. No sign of pecking, pasty butt, or strange behaviors. I was really concerned that the other chick wouldn’t have a peer, but it still went fine. We did have one hen that singled the chick...
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    5 weeks old - sold as sapphire gem pullet. Accurate?

    I know. I’m frustrated at the situation - not so much the store. Just tried really hard to do it right, and it’s a lot of time and energy (and some money to modify my setup to accommodate) and now will have to find him a home elsewhere. I don’t think my hen will take a replacement chick since...
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    5 weeks old - sold as sapphire gem pullet. Accurate?

    😖😖😫😫😫 I so want you to be wrong. They assured me at Bomgaars, “all pullets.”
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    5 weeks old - sold as sapphire gem pullet. Accurate?

    more concerned about sex than breed, here, but curious on both counts. Thanks!
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    Lost a chick out of the blue 😢

    Anyone have thoughts?
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    Lost a chick out of the blue 😢

    Hey all, I had two 10 day old chicks that my broody was raising. They were doing great - active, eating, drinking, spending lots of time under mama. They were fine this morning as I was cleaning the run, and then I looked over and found one just gone. She looked perfect, no sign of pecking or...
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    For those who let broody hens raise chicks with the flock…

    Background, a week ago, I slipped my broody girl two chicks. She’s a great mama, to my relief. We have a small, raised coop with a large, secure run. Six birds, including chicks. I kept them a little isolated for five days, but I’ve now allowed the others to come and go, and the chicks have been...
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    Thin feathers behind earlobes?

    Ok, thanks. I haven’t seen evidence of that, either. Just four in my small flock. Maybe I’ll err on the side of caution and do a dose of Elector.
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    Thin feathers behind earlobes?

    Hello, I noticed that this girl has got missing feathers (same on both sides) behind her earlobes. She’s a little over a year old. No sign of pests, others look fine. We use sand in the run, which I scoop regularly. Run is covered and stays dry. Thoughts? I always want them to be healthy and...
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    Slipped two chicks under a broody hen…now what? Afraid flock will kill them or broody won’t protect…

    Thanks for checking! They’re doing really well and are under mama much of the time. We do have a small, elevated coop with a highly secured, large run attached. I’ve been closing the coop off in the daytime and gave the other big girls a makeshift nesting box in the run. I’d like to let nature...
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    Slipped two chicks under a broody hen…now what? Afraid flock will kill them or broody won’t protect…

    Thanks for responding! I can improvise a brooder and I do have a warming plate. I’m really crossing my fingers she takes them on. If she does, do I need to separate mom and babies from the others for a while?
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    Slipped two chicks under a broody hen…now what? Afraid flock will kill them or broody won’t protect…

    Thank you! Yes, they have been eating and drinking.
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    Slipped two chicks under a broody hen…now what? Afraid flock will kill them or broody won’t protect…

    She’s been broody a couple of weeks. The babies are maybe two days old - shipment came today to the farm store where I purchased them. I put them in with her this afternoon so that I could monitor.
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