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  1. Carters Chick House

    Broody hen

    My 9
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    Broody hen

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    Broody hen

    I had one that acted the same. Now my other hen hatched 9 chicks. She is sweet. I can handle her chicks without incident. Have fun!!
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    Broody hen

    Having one chick to care for sounds fun. I love the way they interact with each other. Soon the chick will be part of the flock. Post pictures when you can.
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    Broody hen

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    Broody hen

    Ive moved my hen. Have had no problem with abandonment thus far but nothing is set in stone.
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    Broody hen

    Ive had hens hatch eggs in the nest, on the floor ,and in a temporary enclosure without too many problems. Some of my broody hens are super aggressive, others more relaxed. I keep them in the coop with the flock. Im still learning and by no means an expert.
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    Broody hen

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    Broody raised vs incubated - I am very confused

    I agree. Every situation is different. So glad you are enjoying them.
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    Raising chicks with a broody hen

    I spend time in the coop with the hen and chicks as often as I can. If the hen does not attack you, the chicks may get use to you touching them or picking them up. Some scrambled egg will bring them closer to you. Please post pictures.
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    Raising chicks with a broody hen

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    Broody hen, chicks and eggs

    Have not used a incubator yet. Mine are hatched under the broody hen. So many ways to raise chicks. All are a great way. I like pictures of everyones flock.
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    Broody hen, chicks and eggs

    Wow..15 is awesome. I put 12 under my hen. 7 have hatched. So far all looks good. She is in the coop enclosed in a makeshift cage so the flock wont steal the chick food. In a few days the hen will take them off nest to meet the flock. I have done this several times and so far all works out...
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    Ended Official BYC Contest—Post Your Best (Worst) Chicken Molt Pictures - 2024

    Mine felt like a porcupine. I was afraid to touch her.
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    Ended Official BYC Contest—Post Your Best (Worst) Chicken Molt Pictures - 2024

    Oh my. She looks miserable.
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    Rooster issue

    I have several hens,some young chicks and a rooster. I feed All Flock chicken food to all of them. I do get a small bag of chick food for the tiny chicks and flock eats some of that as well. All doing well. They have a huge fenced area to roam around. My rooster is 5 years old and healthy. No...
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    Topic of the Week - Chicken behaviour and flock dynamics - Part 1 - The pecking order

    I have one rooster that my hens adore. He makes sure all are taken care of. I've seen him take food to the chicks. Pecking order is noticeable at dusk when they squabble over the best spot. There are two hens that are a bit bossy however there has never been bloodshed and so I let them work it...
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    Rooster issue

    I've only had chickens 4 years now and the flock behavior is interesting to me. Started with 12. This years total is 16 hens. Age 2 to 4 years. ONE and only one 4 year old rooster. Six chicks hatched. 4 weeks to 5 months. One broody hen sitting on 12 eggs. The 5 month olds were roosters and...
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    Rooster issue

    My rooster shows the hens everything. He has climbed into the nest box and coaxed them into it. Any treats I bring to them,I show to him first. Very entertaining.
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    Ended Official BYC Contest—Post Your Best (Worst) Chicken Molt Pictures - 2024

    I am amazed by the color of her skin.
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