Chicks under 2 broody hens?

[hanneke]

I have 2 trusty broody hens that have raised chicks before. I am confident about giving them chicks but I have never give them chicks at the same time.
Any of you have experience with this? Can they stay in the same area and raise their chicks or do they get territorial?
Any feedback appreciated

 

[kattabelly]

It depends on the birds. They might do brilliantly raising chicks together, or they might both want ALL the chicks and fight over who gets to be 'mum' and accidentally kill the chicks in the process.

Your knowledge of the birds in question (how were they with other hens when they raised chicks before? Do these two usually get along well with one another when they aren't broody?) might give you some indication of whether it's likely to be successful or not, but really the only way to know for sure is to try it and see. Keep a close eye on them at first, and be prepared to intervene and separate them if necessary.