Broody raising meat chicks...

[bheila]

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One of my Barred Rock hens went broody and hatched 12 chicks 3 weeks ago. Then the next week I went to the feed store and bought 10 broilers and stuck them under her. For the last 3 weeks she has been taking care of all of them. I wouldn't suggest that many chicks for one hen, but I do have supplemental heat for them outside. She still feeds all of them and keeps them all warm. I don't see why you can't have one of your hens do the same. My hen raises them as her own.

 

[theOEGBman]

bheila, that's what I wanted to hear,lol. I dont know, I only wanted to try a few, and of course they had some at the feedstore today! We'll see what she hatches, maybe I can slip a couple in there. I will watch closely, obviously, and if she doesnt appear to be doing too well, I'll just have to bring them inside. Thanks for all of the input everyone.