How old to put with rest of flock?

daniel-delarosa

Songster
9 Years
Dec 14, 2010
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Seminole, Oklahoma
I had two broody hens that I separated from the rest of my flock. Between the two of them, they hatched out one chick. They would switch out nesting boxes every day. I think they both think the chick belongs the them. Anyways, how old should the chick be before I let the three of them out of their pen and back with the rest of the flock?
 
Hens will protect their young from the other chickens. With two moms the little one should be fine in the flock. Just keep an eye on them for a bit to make sure.
 

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