broody hatched chicks

  1. FathertoFeathers

    Will my turkey hen be upset if I take her newborn poults?

    I have a hen sitting on a clutch of eggs and this morning I woke up to two new poults and more on the way. I plan on selling them so I thought it would be better if I removed the chicks when they’re only a few hours old rather than letting her raise them up and me taking them whenever someone...
  2. Ms Biddy

    Help with Broody Logistics

    I'm excited to have broodies help with hatching this year, but wasn't expecting any of my young hens to start setting so soon. I haven't worked out the logistics yet and could use some advice. My first girl to go broody is currently in my 10 x 10 cattle panel coop with 4 other hens and a...
  3. Mimi13

    Broody Hatched Chick Vaccinations

    I have my first broody clutch scheduled to hatch this Friday, I guess. Friday evening will be Day 21. My question (really worry) is about vaccinating the chicks. I know that hatcheries vaccinate “day old” chicks for Mareks. I have four eggs under her and would guess it could possibly take them...
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