Yes my broody's and pullets share a coop. I guess im lucky & have gentle birds. They don't bother the babies. One of the 6 week olds wlil be going to a new home 5 days after the new guys are due to hatch.
I guess as long as their original mom keeps giving in and covering them I'll just keep taking her down (im afraid to put them up on roost because one is a frizzle and ive heard they can't fly as well & my roost is about 2 1/2 - 3 ft from the ground)
This is their "real" mom
This is my other broody
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They are cuties... I can understand your concern.... you may want to create a temporary roost bar at a lower level for them to learn on, or provide a ramp or step to reduce the height issue. We made a 'chick roost' by simply screwing together a l piece of 2" wide scrap wood with a couple of scrap pieces of 2x6s. The 2x6s (each cut to about 12") on their side provides a wider base to prevent the roost from feeling wobbly. It is only elevated a short hop off of the floor and allows the little ones to practice.