a really dumb newbie question, but i will ask it anyway

[rhpues]

If I were to get some fertile eggs and hatch them myself, could you put the new born in the chicken nesting box and would a hen then adopt them?

 

[runsw/scissors]

Only if you have a broody hen. and then it's best to put them in at night.

Generally speaking I wouldn't think that would be such a good idea...

 

[Hen is cute!]

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I've seen this question here before, and usually the answer is yes, as long as she is broody, and you do it at night. I've never tried it myself, but it seems like it could work.

 

[rhpues]

thanks