May 18, 2009 #1 jakmallex Songster 11 Years Joined Mar 19, 2008 Messages 255 Reaction score 0 Points 139 Location 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 Joined Feb 1, 2009 Messages 2,273 Reaction score 22 Points 316 Location 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 Joined Oct 18, 2007 Messages 4,943 Reaction score 30 Points 231 Location 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..