Chick imprinting

[Molnut]

Have any of you try to add 2 weeks old baby chicks to an existing clutch?
I have two mamas raising 5 chicks and it gets tense as they are both eager to mother. They do get along most of the time it seems, but it's not really peaceful in there.
I was considering adding some 2 weeks old store bought chicks to spread the love.
It's probably a very risky strategy, but I thought I would check before I give up.
Thanks

 

[chickens really]

Don't because they are human raised and the imprinting stage is over..Mommas will attack the new Chicks

 

[Molnut]

Thanks. I thought it was far fetched, but I had to confirm with more knowledgeable people.
How long does the imprint stage last?

 

[chickens really]

Thanks. I thought it was far fetched, but I had to confirm with more knowledgeable people.
How long does the imprint stage last?

24 hours...They imprint to the first real contact in that period.

 

[Molnut]

Thanks