May 18, 2009 #1 jakmallex Songster 11 Years Mar 19, 2008 255 0 139 NC What is the age limit for putting chicks back under the broody hen so she will still raise them as her own?
What is the age limit for putting chicks back under the broody hen so she will still raise them as her own?
May 18, 2009 #2 SpringChickens Crowing 15 Years Feb 1, 2009 2,273 22 316 Lexington, KY I'd give it a shot regardless of age (well... not 12 week old birds ), but watch them closely regardless. My best guess is 2 weeks old, max, but I really don't know for sure. Good luck.
I'd give it a shot regardless of age (well... not 12 week old birds ), but watch them closely regardless. My best guess is 2 weeks old, max, but I really don't know for sure. Good luck.
May 18, 2009 #3 Marlinchaser Songster 12 Years Oct 18, 2007 4,943 30 231 MERRY LAND there is no set limit, it is all dependent on whether the Mother Hen wants to take them in, however be carefull because she can see them as a threat to her own and turn on them..
there is no set limit, it is all dependent on whether the Mother Hen wants to take them in, however be carefull because she can see them as a threat to her own and turn on them..