I have 4 hens sitting on eggs right now, due to hatch within the week. In the past, I have only had one go broody at a time... So its a little more intense this round. My question is about raising the chicks. I normally let my momma hen do her thing but this time I have 4. Can they bring their chicks up together in the same area? Or should I just switch back to the brooder for this batch? I found the chicks do better with the rest of the flock when "momma" brings them in v.s. me introducing them out of the brooder (once they are old enough). The whole process just seems to go alot smoother when the hens take care of their babies. I don't mind the extra work with a brooder if it won't be safe for all chicks plus all 4 hens. I would hate to lose a baby due to an aggressive momma...but i also hate pulling babies away from momma :/ Any help or advice is much appreciated
* I have a chick brooder for just chicks... And a 2nd coop, separate from the rest of the flock, for hens to raise chicks
* I have a chick brooder for just chicks... And a 2nd coop, separate from the rest of the flock, for hens to raise chicks