multiple broody hens

[oldchickenlady]

I have 3 SLW hens that are all broody. I let them set on some eggs, and one tried to hatch today, but it got mashed by the 2 hens who insist on sharing a nest. There are still 3 eggs left, one is pipped, and the other 2 are fertile and should hatch in the next day or two. My question is this...should I separate one hen and let her have all 3 eggs, or should I let each hen have an egg and (hopefully) hatch out their own chick. Do I have to keep them separate if they do successfully hatch all three eggs or can they all go in one pen together?

 

[Whittni]

If they were my chickens, each mom would get one and they'd all go in the same pen and raise the chicks together.

 

[oldchickenlady]

Have you ever had multiple mommas in the same pen? I can probably make 3 small pens inside the main run, it just will be a pain to do.