My first broody hen - HELP!

[aart]

Quote: Oh, that's cool....as many eggs as she can cover, maybe 10-12 max?...6 will be perfect.......she can keep the chicks warm.

 

[malkered]

Oh, that's cool....as many eggs as she can cover, maybe 10-12 max?...6 will be perfect.......she can keep the chicks warm.

Will the other birds accept the chicks? Do I just leave them to live together?

 

[aart]

Quote: Usually mama will protect them, it can actually be the easiest way to integrate new chicks.

Lots of different ways to manage a broody and her chicks: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/496101/broody-hen-thread