Sep 26, 2018 #1 B birdmanjr Hatching Sep 25, 2018 5 8 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 Fall Dreaming BYC Staff Project Manager Premium Feather Member 10 Years Jul 16, 2015 63,807 138,462 1,762 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 Apr 6, 2016 2,184 6,384 467 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