I have a chick (I think about 2 months now) that has been caring for younger chicks (about 6 weeks now) since they were day olds.
She seems to enjoy being like a mom and still has them sleep under her wings at night. I'm going to pit her with my 4 week olds and see if she does the same with them.
If she does, would it maybe be an idea to have her with any quail chicks I hatch? (Obviously I would watch and make sure she isn't hurting them)
My main worry is that I'll only have one or two hatch and that I might end up with a lonely chick otherwise. Plus I figured she could help show them how to eat and drink
She seems to enjoy being like a mom and still has them sleep under her wings at night. I'm going to pit her with my 4 week olds and see if she does the same with them.
If she does, would it maybe be an idea to have her with any quail chicks I hatch? (Obviously I would watch and make sure she isn't hurting them)
My main worry is that I'll only have one or two hatch and that I might end up with a lonely chick otherwise. Plus I figured she could help show them how to eat and drink