Can two broody hens raise chicks in the same shed?

[Johnn]

Can two broody hens raise chicks in the same shed?

 

[darkmatter]

Yes

 

[10 point]

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thats a yes

 

[Johnn]

so they will not bully or steal each others chicks?

 

[NewToFarming]

Usually they are fine. They might bicker but I have had 9 brood in the same coop and three brood in the same nest!

 

[Johnn]

ok thanks

 

[NewToFarming]

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Your Welcome!!!

I would just keep an eye on them at first to be sure they are OK with each other but mine have all been OK. The ones that brooded in the same nest all raised the chicks together.

 

[Chick15]

wow... you are gonna hae a whole lot of birds!!