Broody hen

[Joshy1718]

I have a splash ameracauna that’s broody. I have no rooster so she can’t hatch chicks. If I get her 2-3 chicks, will she accept them? Will she raise them?

 

[Joshy1718]

I have a splash ameracauna that’s broody. I have no rooster so she can’t hatch chicks. If I get her 2-3 chicks, will she accept them? Will she raise them?

And would it be ok if the chicks are a week old? Will that effect anything?

 

[ColtHandorf]

Every hen is different. The broody needs to have been setting long enough that it doesn't throw her off if she suddenly has chicks instead of eggs. Younger is usually best.