Hello all, have a problem. I'm not new to raising chicks but I have had several chicks die from a clutch my broody hen hatched. Could it be a genetic thing? I have no problems with other chicks or birds in same flock..thanks
Has anyone ever had a broody hen to kill her chicks? I have a Cochin that hatched a clutch of eggs but right after hatching (sometimes before) she killed the chick and threw it out of the nest box. I have never heard of it before but would appreciate thoughts or similar experiences. Thanks!