Double moms

[DogsAndChicks123]

Hi. I was just wondering.could two broody hens raise chicks together even if they were from separate clutches and the chicks are different ages?

 

[sourland]

Given that scenario - generally not. Once hens bond/imprint on their chicks they tend to regard all others as competition. Hens hatching chicks together sometimes co-parent very well.

 

[DogsAndChicks123]

Oh well thanks anyway