Sep 26, 2018 #1 B birdmanjr Hatching Joined Sep 25, 2018 Messages 5 Reaction score 8 Points 8 I have a nearly full grown and already laying hen that still like to sleep and rest tucked under the broody that hatched her. Anyone have any hens that are still just big chicks?
I have a nearly full grown and already laying hen that still like to sleep and rest tucked under the broody that hatched her. Anyone have any hens that are still just big chicks?
Sep 26, 2018 #2 oldhenlikesdogs Frozen Over BYC Staff Project Manager Premium Feather Member 10 Years Educator Friend Spirit Joined Jul 16, 2015 Messages 65,280 Reaction score 143,519 Points 1,772 Location Wisconsin My bantams will often mother their chicks into adulthood. So cramming under mom is always an option for them.
My bantams will often mother their chicks into adulthood. So cramming under mom is always an option for them.
Sep 27, 2018 #3 PouleChick Crowing 9 Years Friend Joined Apr 6, 2016 Messages 2,184 Reaction score 6,387 Points 467 Location SW France No not so far - although when I first got my silkies one of them was so scared that the other used to cover her up - it was adorable
No not so far - although when I first got my silkies one of them was so scared that the other used to cover her up - it was adorable