2 broody hens

[csmorton]

So we have had one silkie hen go broody and just hatch one of her 2 eggs ... the other is hatching any day also ... so after she excepted new chick I put her other egg under my second broody silkie hoping she will come out of being broody ... i want to only have one mom at this point ...can I take chick once hatched introduce to first hen and if she takes it put other back with her flock ... ideas on how to do this ? Thanks

 

[familyfarm1]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks
I would make a thread in one of these forums.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[mymilliefleur]

Greetings! Welcome to BYC! Feel free to browse around the site. It is a great resources and I'm sure you will find answers to all your questions here!

Check out this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/496101/broody-hen-thread/7320 There are a lot of knowledgeable people on there that can help you.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[csmorton]

Thanks I just put my question on that thread ..hope I did it right

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

I'm glad you joined us.

I've never had broody hens hatch eggs, so can't be of much help. I hope you can find the answers you need in the Broody thread!

 

[drumstick diva]

I've never had a broody hen but, I would think it would be upsetting to her to have one disappear all of a sudden when her hormones are telling her to protect and raise her brood.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

I also have never had a broody hen hatch eggs, so good luck to you!!