2 wk old chicks: will my broody hen accept them now?

[rosiesgirls]

Does anyone have experience getting a broody hen to accept older chicks? I wanted to add a few babies (4-6) and have a Buff Orpington in full-on broody mode, but the only chicks I can get locally, in the breeds I want, are two weeks old already. I'm worried they'll be too big for her to accept.

Any thoughts?

 

[nchls school]

I have never tried giving two week old chicks to a broody hen. Very possibly she will not accept them or they won't accept her. I think it would be a risky endeavor.

 

[rosiesgirls]

Thanks....that's what I was thinking. I think I'll just keep my eyes peeled for some day olds and, if I don't have a broody hen at the time that they're available, I guess that means the hubby's right and we really DON'T need more chickens!