Hmm, I'd be interested in hearing from some that have done this before as to what their experiences were. I can see how that may be a factor. Between my three boys and I, they will get all kinds of socialization. But you're right, they will already have a mommy unlike our first batch sent from...
I agree w/ the previous post! This is our first go with hatching eggs and we're letting our broody do it. We are looking to hatch out this weekend so I don't have any pros/cons as far as mothering yet, but if she does as good a job as she's doing right now, we will have nothing to worry about...