I have 5 hens, one of which has successfully hatched 4 chicks which are now 6 days old. I segregated mum and chicks immediately after hatching as the other birds were very agitated and were trying to attack the chicks. when can I release mum back into free range with the other birds and at what...
I have just four hens, three weeks ago one got broody and I placed 10 fertile eggs given by a friend under her. I now have an added five chicks. during this period my other three hens stopped laying. but appear fine otherwise . is this a normal thing. my hens are aprox 15 months old and free...