Is 12 too many chicks?? UPDATE

[SmartyChick]

hi everyone,
Is 12 chicks too many for a broody hen to raise?? My hen is a full grown Black Aussie and she is very large. She has also been a Mom of 6 before.
Thanks

 

[k2chickens]

hmmm i think she will be fine. As a matter of fact i have seen broody hen's with 15+ little followers and they all kept them in line. G/l with your new little clan!

 

[Gonzo]

Well, since you know it'll be okay, you should go on and post some pics for us!

we love pics!

 

[rancher hicks]

gonzo&hispeeps :

Well, since you know it'll be okay, you should go on and post some pics for us!

we love pics!

I have to agree, sometimes I want to say. WHERE ARE THE PICTURES?!!!!


All the best

Rancher​

 

[Matt A NC]

Momma and chicks

Momma hen is a smallish Buff Orpington Hen. She raised 12 Ameraucanas just fine last year.

Matt

 

[SmartyChick]

She isn't a mom YET so no pics

I am planning on getting 12 chicks and just wanted to make sure broody Momma could handle it. Can't wait!!!!!

 

[wildorchid053]

i love that buff orpington picture.. i order 4 of them for april.. hope i eventually get a broody one

 

[Gonzo]

Quote:

so cute!

 

[SmartyChick]

OK so chicks are ordered BUT.......... we wanted so many breeds and couldn't resist.....I kept pressing the "add to cart" button and next thing I knew....I had just ordered 16 babies!! Mother's limits will defiantly be stretched or maybe one of my BO will magically go broody too.

 

[chkinut]

i just LOVE BO!!! i'm getting 2 pullets at the end of this month. i'm gonna name them Nessa and Winifred.