Adding another chick after 5days

[Ginge52]

We got 2 new chicks at a day old and gave these to our 2 broodie hens. We had fertilised eggs which they were sitting on, but we didn't think any were viable, hence the buying of 2day old chicks.

On the day we removed the eggs, one last check showed potentially 1 chick. This has now hatched in the incubator.

Our other chicks are 5 days old and accepted by the hens. Is it OK to add this new day old chick? Will they accept it?

 

[sourland]

It is unlikely that they will accept it since they have bonded with/imprinted on their chicks and will regard it as an intruder. If you try, monitor closely.

 

[Ginge52]

It is unlikely that they will accept it since they have bonded with/imprinted on their chicks and will regard it as an intruder. If you try, monitor closely.

This is my worry too. Thanks for the advice. Will try, but the brooder will be ready, and maybe another day old chick to keep it company. Oh no

 

[Ginge52]

So far so good this morning... Placed new chick under last night. Checked a few times and all good.
This morning 2 mums and 3 chicks emerged, had a feed and the latest arrival has snuggled back under with the others.