I have a hen who hatched chicks about 3 and half weeks ago. Due to the cold temps then I decided to raise the chicks myself. I didnt put the hen back with a roo but with some young chicks about 10 weeks old she was with them for about 3 weeks and I decided it was time to put her back with the roo. She has been with him for about a week now and everytime he tries to mate with her she screams like he is killing her and runs from him. Could she still be in that broody state of mind? When will she come out of this??
