Chick age different to what mammy hen thinks

[RazorZroman]

I put some 10 day old chicks underneath a broody hen 3 days ago, does it matter that the mother thinks they are 3 days when they are over a week old?

 

[Poultry parent]

Nope it doesn't mattet. Good luck with your chicks

 

[RazorZroman]

Thanks!

 

[Poultry parent]

You're welcome!

 

[donrae]

I did that with some silkie chicks once and everyone did great.