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momma hen is a sweetheart.. has 2 chicks can i add two others?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by kerriliane, Nov 12, 2010.

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  1. Nov 12, 2010 #1
    kerriliane

    kerriliane Chillin' With My Peeps

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    my momma hen is lovely. She has 2 one week olds and i want to add 2 one week olds from a friends broody ..what are the chances of heraccepting them?
     
  3. Nov 16, 2010 #2
    chickenlady08

    chickenlady08 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have a Red Star Momma hen that had 2 baby chicks that were around 2 weeks old and she took 2 others also. she is a very good Momma though. Sounds like your is sweet to. I would try to do it at night and stick them under her and she should hopefully take them.

    Good Luck
     
  5. Nov 16, 2010 #3
    abhaya

    abhaya Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I added an ophpan to my mamma and chicks and they are great. the orphan was about a week older than hers.
     

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