How do you add 2 new chicks to flock???

[orpielovers2]

We have a hen that was broody, so we bought her 4 baby chicks. Now we bought her 2 more but she really doesn't want to accept them into her flock. They are about the same age as the others...is there any way to get her to decide they are hers, too?

 

[Kevin565]

. No most likely she will view them as a threat and will attack them. You will most likely have to brood the 2 new additions.

 

[orpielovers2]

These chicks are like 3 or 4 months old. Soooo do you think we should just take her away from the chicks and let them just get used to each other???

 

[liz9910]

from California, at 3 to 4 months old they would be on their own already anyways, you should try to introduce them to the rest of your chickens. Try posting here for more help: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/2/managing-your-flock good luck.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, orpielovers2, and

! Great to have you here! I agree with the advice of liz9910. Best of luck to you and getting them settled in!

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Hello and welcome to BYC from 'The Heartland' of Kentucky.

 

[weimarmama]

& from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

She probably doesn't see the new ones as hers - are they also 3-4 months?