Leaviing tom in with sitting hens

[entropy]

I have 2 hens locked in a pen with a tom. They are both sitting on eggs. Can I leave the tom in with them when the poults hatch or do I need to move him? I usually incubate turkey eggs but these 2 hens are so broody I decided to let them sit.

 

[Lagerdogger]

You can leave the tom with the hens as long as he stops trying to mate with them after the poults hatch. If he is too amorous he can step on the poults. But if he's done being affectionate, he can actually be a pretty good dad. Sometimes the poults will sit on the backs of the tom's. Its very cute and worth taking the initial chance. Just keep an eye on everybody.