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  1. Cowgirl71

    Broody hen adopting the yellow chicks, but pecks the black chicks..... Advice welcome!

    UPDATE: Throughout the day I went out and made sure the black chicks were getting enough to eat/drink. It's almost dark now, and it's very dark in their brooder area without a light, and so I was able to tuck everyone under her for warmth for the night while she just clucked away, very happy...
  2. Cowgirl71

    Broody hen adopting the yellow chicks, but pecks the black chicks..... Advice welcome!

    I have a broody hen (Buff Orpington/Barred Rock cross) that hatched out 2 Buff Orpington chicks Monday (Aug. 5th). Because of the poor hatch rate, I quickly ordered some chicks with the hope that she'd adopt and raise them. I ordered 6 Barred Rocks, 5 Black Australorps, and 5 Buff Orpingtons...
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