How many chicks can a good hen raise?

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kelly52862

kelly52862

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Mar 8, 2011
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I have a hen with 8 chicks and just hatched 20 from the incubator. Was thinking of added to her, but wondered what was the max number. What is the most a good hen can handle?
 

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