2 broody hens in the same nest box is that ok

[Bryce Thomas]

I have 4 hens now and 1 rooster but peaches and shadow are both broody, in the same nest box. They are perfectly fine with each others presence and don't fight at all, they are sitting on no eggs at the moment and their nest box is pretty big (4ft by 4 ft and 3 feet high) its more like a tiny shed and they lay eggs wherever they want. Is it ok that they prefer to huddle up right next to each other? Thanks

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It's not ideal. Every time I have broodies that pair up, something goes wrong, either broken eggs, cold eggs from them booting each other out or dead chicks

 

[GoatGirl123]

I have had two broodys try to do something like that. I ended up letting them hatch out eggs but I put a divider in between them

 

[aart]

Could be wonderful, could be a disaster.

 

[CluckerFamily]

It could be very bad or something good could happen. You will only know if it is a good idea if you let it be, but be okay with if it leads to a disaster.