It seldom works that way for me. When my hens dedicate themselves to a nest of eggs, they typically stick with them until the end (unless theres some weird circumstance). I have 2 pairs of hens co-parenting right now. They sat on their eggs together, and they're doing a lovely job of raising their babies. Another hen is still in her nest on her eggs. She was there when the second pair hatched their eggs and stuck tight to her nest.
Chickens (and turkeys) are all individuals. You never know what they're going to do until you try.
Anyway, good luck with all of your broodies
Chickens (and turkeys) are all individuals. You never know what they're going to do until you try.
Anyway, good luck with all of your broodies