3 broody silkies- babies started to hatch

[StilwellTami]

I have 3 silkie hens. Each went broody a week apart. The eggs started hatching today- 4 as of this evening. Will the first one that went broody handle them while the other two sit and hatch the others? Also, I have 4 chicks I just got from the feed store- a coupon says old. Can I sneak them in with the mom and babies?

 

[Debbie292d]

The one who has chicks hatching right now will take care of hers, and yes, you can sneak her some more chicks. If those are just a day or two old it should work.

I would watch to be sure those other two hens stay on their nests though as one or both might hear the chirping and think those are their chicks. It should be okay though, just keep an eye on them.