Adding new chicks to a brood.

[was hen pecked]

We picked up a free 2 week old rooster from the feed store because nobody wanted him, and we are in need of a larger roo for our flock. We then picked up 2 day old chicks to keep him company while is was in the house. We also had a momma hatch 4 eggs over the last few days, and today we joined the 3 newbies to her brood. She loves the little babies just fine, but isn't taking to kindly to the rooster. He was never with a mom, so doesn't know the right way to be a roo. Any suggestions on how to get momma to like all 3 of the new babies instead of just the 2? Thanx.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

In my opinion, it's just not going to happen. He's just too old, and she knows it. Day olds are easy to get a broody to accept, a two week old is a whole 'nother story.
Just brood him by himself until he's fully feathered and ready to go outside. He'll be alright until then. If he seems lonely, put a stuffed animal or mirror in the brooder with him