Giving a broody chicks too soon?

[Eric R]

Well I have yet another broody (4th this season) and wanted to know if there is a certain amount of time I should wait to give her some chicks.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

They don't have calendars but I'd wait 2 weeks or so. If you have that timing option. Otherwise, do what you have to do.

 

[MissPoulette]

I waited for 4-5 weeks and just gave her 2 day old baby chicks. She was so happy to have them.

 

[karenerwin]

My current broody hen had been broody for about 10 days when I gave her 6 chicks ( 2 chicks one night and the other 4 chicks the next day/evening). One thing you should think about is whether the broody is an experienced broody or not. It seems to make a difference in my opinion. (with the experienced good broody being better than the un-experienced and/or the "bad" broody mom).