Broody Mama X 2

[PasoRoblesEgger]

I have a broody who's eggs should hatch in the next day or two. I went out today and another hen joined her? Broody 1 doesn't seem upset, went out after dark and they are both still on the nest. Is this problematic, or will they just both care for the chicks? I had another broody two months ago, but we took her out of the coop and put her in the greenhouse to hatch & raise. These are in the coop.

 

[cherrynberry]

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I have a broody who's eggs should hatch in the next day or two. I went out today and another hen joined her? Broody 1 doesn't seem upset, went out after dark and they are both still on the nest. Is this problematic, or will they just both care for the chicks? I had another broody two months ago, but we took her out of the coop and put her in the greenhouse to hatch & raise. These are in the coop.

Might cause issues. If it were me, I would break one (the one that just joined). Better to be safe than sorry, IMO.

 

[Chicks in VA]

break number 2 for safety and let me know how the hatching goes