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It depends on your mother hen. Some might, I think my Maisy has, but she'll still look after them to a point. I had a hen who I took her chicks away that was older than that, and she cried and cried over those chicks for months, and was never the same after that.

My Maisy was wicked broody too. I finally gave up and gave her some eggs. I have heard of people placing their broodies in pools and stuff to discourage them, and they say it works. I love chicks, so any excuse to get new ones are good. Just you're saying that you'll rehome the chicks as soon as...

Have you tried giving your broody a cold bath to discourage her?

I don't see why not. Just if you do, when you're getting ready to place them outside, be sure they're not too used to warmer temperatures should the outdoor temperatures be much colder. That can be harmful too.

First off, you should separate her from her flock and place her in a safe and secure place. Make certain that she has a nest with eggs in it. If after 24 hours she's all settled in on those eggs and sitting, then I'd say you're safe to try some chicks. Sneak one chick at a time under her, and...