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Thanks!!! Yep, I just folded the back panel down and covered it in shavings so there wasn't any exposed wire. And I set up wood blocks at the edges where the crate meets nest box so the chicks couldn't escape. It's a fairly big coop (8'x12' with 10 nest boxes) so I could definitely repeat this with a few more dog crates if need be, since I only have 3 hens presently laying. I also have a large disassemblable chick brooder made out of a 2x4 frame and covered in chicken wire, I could split it in half for two broodies perhaps... I'll have to think about it.More than week old......or less?
Maybe I'm missing your point?
That is one slick set-up!.....did you just leave the back panel folded down?
Now can you repeat it 3 more times?
Not sure about the multiple broodies accepting chicks and living harmoniously,
but sure want to follow along for the ride.
Might work out great, might need a backup plan ready to go.
Best of cLuck!
To introduce the hens and the chicks: 1.Pick a night and make sure all the chickens are asleep.
2.Take the chicks and slide them under your broody hens.
3.Do Not use a flash light, do not she them the chicks.
4.Wait for a while to make sure there is no commotion.
5.Check on them in the Morning. You should have 3 happy Moms
**I am not certain this will work for you because all chickens are different**
this seems to be the standard procedure, I will give it a go I think!