Adding incubator chicks to a mother hen.

[kelly1977]

My broody hatched some adopted eggs on Saturday and my incubator eggs are hatching now (Tuesday). Has anyone had success with adding chicks to a mother hen when the chicks are not exactly the same age?

 

[nchls school]

My broody hatched some adopted eggs on Saturday and my incubator eggs are hatching now (Tuesday). Has anyone had success with adding chicks to a mother hen when the chicks are not exactly the same age?

Yes. But the ages should not be more than a few days. Yours should be fine, but check to make sure the younger ones are getting their chance at the food and water. The hen should not be given more chicks than she can take care of. Too many and some will get chilled.