Imtroducing Chicks to Broody Hen

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Back in late March I gave my broody hen some golf balls to swap with the un-fertile eggs she was sitting on.

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She did actually roll the golf balls underneath her after this picture was taken!



On the eve of the 21st day I placed two baby chicks underneath her at night. They were hatched two days earlier elsewhere.

Here they are on the morning of the 21st day:
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About a week later in the 'maternity ward' tent:

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A few weeks later exploring the yard:
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At over three weeks old they are already sleeping in the coop, and are able to climb right up to the perch. However their Mama flies back down for them to all roost inside a nesting box for the night.


I am away from home at the moment. I guess by now they are all roosting with the whole flock!

Beautiful moms hen and babies