Ah ok will do that in future, i only have 1 other hen. Mum and chicks have been visible but separated throughout. Was advised to keep chicks separate until 16 weeks....
Hi. Im UK based and have 5 Braekel chicks reared with a broody.
She takes them to the coop at night still however i have noticed her started to peck them away from her during the day.
Is she ready to return to her flock and leave mother duties?? Will chicks be warm enough at night?
Typically...
Just a little update, my first chicks hatched under a broody hen have now reached week 3.
Arent they cute?
Just wondering if I can add anything like oregano to their crumb or should I wait for them to be a bit bigger. I have some hemp oil with oregano flakes in it which I give my other older...
New member from Lincolnshire UK🇬🇧
Had BYH for about 8 years now, have just hatched 5 Braekel chicks under my broody Wyandotte and isn't it wonderful to observe nature in action!
Here for the chick pics, advice, support & chicken connections
Lovely to meet you all 🐔