Okay, I have read about slipping chicks under hens when they are brody.
I have a hen (buff) that started setting yesterday and I have chicks coming in 2.5 weeks. Has anyone ever done this that could pass out some advice. I know I should do it at night, but how do I be sure she wont hurt them when she "wakes up" and if she wakes up before I get out there. Arent they going to be "peeping" and wake her up, then couldnt she hurt them? Do I put them out early AM and hang out until the sun rises....what do you all think? Id love some feedback on this.
Thanks!
I have a hen (buff) that started setting yesterday and I have chicks coming in 2.5 weeks. Has anyone ever done this that could pass out some advice. I know I should do it at night, but how do I be sure she wont hurt them when she "wakes up" and if she wakes up before I get out there. Arent they going to be "peeping" and wake her up, then couldnt she hurt them? Do I put them out early AM and hang out until the sun rises....what do you all think? Id love some feedback on this.
Thanks!
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