Can I put 2 broody hens in together?

[2 many chickens]

It may work, it may not. I had two bantams brood together once, one mama killed a few babies. I didn't let them brood again after that.

I then had two orp hens brood together, they did great. Shared the babies, took great care of them. You just have to watch and keep a close eye once they are close to hatching, have hatched.

 

[sourland]

I would definitely separate the pen and coop. No need to run the risk of the hens fighting or pecking at chicks.

 

[Cinnamon Roll]

The separation doesn’t have to be very long. I let the mamas and chicks be together when the limping chick was better, so after 2 days or so.

 

[NatJ]

The run is 30 sqft so divided by 2 that’s 15 is that enough sqft for the run?
The house is 8 sqft on each side while separated.

I think that division sounds plenty big enough for one broody hen on each side, and for the hen with her chicks when they're hatched but still small.

 

[Minky]

the broody hen only needs a small space the first week or two. Ive used a cardboard box for a stove or dishwasher many times....30 inches wide by maybe 4 or 5 feet. Perfect size. She can walk around, poop her big gross broody poop away from food and nest, and the chicks are safe and can always see her. Your divided pen sounds great.