Can I put 2 broody hens in together?

[NoahsArk06]

Can I but two broody hens in my broody coop? I can separate the run and the house.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I wouldn't allow them to have access to each others broody nest. The may peck and destroy the other nest and when the chicks hatch, they may kill the other nest's chicks.

 

[NatJ]

Can I but two broody hens in my broody coop? I can separate the run and the house.

If you can divide it so they are in separate sections, and each section is big enough, then it will probably be fine.

 

[PioneerChicks]

Two of my hens went broody in the same nest once. Once the chicks hatched, one mama claimed them and the other was not allowed near them. As you can tell, it didn't end well. I would recommend separating them.

 

[Josip]

My grandmother had case two broody in one nest and they hatched 17 chiks one get only two and second one 15 , we still don't know how they made that decision

 

[Cinnamon Roll]

I had 2 broodies hatch chicks on the same day and they fought over them. One chick got injured (she hopped on one leg for 2 days but is ok now). Anyway, I agree that separating the hens from each other is best. Once the chicks have bonded with their mamas for a couple days then you can let them all be together.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It's less likely they agree to share and cooperate and more likely that they target each others chicks and fight over eggs

 

[SunshinesChicks]

They might/can fight over eggs. Seperate them with sufficient water and feed. Make sure the feed and water bowls are at a low level so the newly hatched chicks can reach them.

 

[NoahsArk06]

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.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

The run is 30 sqft so divided by 2 that’s 15 is that enough sqft?

Personally I would say that's more than enough, but that's so the chicks don't get lost. But I know some people insist on a ton of space for confined birds