This is my first broody hatch, first chickens even. They are all about 7 months old. I have three broodies that started about a week apart. The first set of eggs started to hatch today.
I found another hen (not one of the broodies, but the highest in the pecking order) trying to kill one of the chicks.
I put mom, babies, nest and all, into a crate, inside the coop.
Will I be able to let them back together and when? I only have room for one crate and it isn't very big. I'm worried what to do once the other two start to hatch. Should I separate the trouble maker instead?
I only have 6 total, 5 hens and one roo. The trouble maker and the roo are the only standard size.
Thank you!
I found another hen (not one of the broodies, but the highest in the pecking order) trying to kill one of the chicks.
I put mom, babies, nest and all, into a crate, inside the coop.
Will I be able to let them back together and when? I only have room for one crate and it isn't very big. I'm worried what to do once the other two start to hatch. Should I separate the trouble maker instead?
I only have 6 total, 5 hens and one roo. The trouble maker and the roo are the only standard size.
Thank you!