OMG I found stray chicks!!! Age? Breed? What now?

[RatchetRev]

Hahaha yeah, I was feeling pretty greedy - like, hey, if you lose your chicks, you probably didn't deserve them anyway. Finders keepers!

I agree 100% lol

 

[VeggieGoneEggie]

Amazingly, I have a young hen that’s been broody (for the first time) in the best box for about a week (I added some extra nest boxes for the other girls to give her some space).

I did a carefully introduction, and she adopted these two chicks right away!!! Lots of cooing, telling the chicks what to eat - it’s so cute!

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I used a small dog crate to block off the nesting box while creating an extended space to brood. I was worried about what the other hens might do to the chicks.

I’ve read some folks saying keeping the brood separate for several weeks, but I’ve also read some folks just let broody hens raise their chicks loose with the rest of the flock. I don’t know what to do! Any suggestions?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Looks like you got a Dorthy and wizard going there ! very cute .

 

[Alexismarie]

Why can't I find chicks on the side of the road?! Good luck with your babies!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Boo. Can't see the attachment in post #12. How lucky for you, but how sad for whomever lost their chicks. But then again, how lucky are those chicks that you found them!

 

[VeggieGoneEggie]

Trying that image again...

 

[snoozing chick]

Ohmygosh, that is so Adorable!

 

[moniquem]

I read stories like this and I am so glad I started my foray into chickens this spring. That SS momma is so cute!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I love a happy ending!

Congratulations on your surprises.

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

"Found" chickens are the best! (I know from experience ) It's like they personally "picked" you to love them. And...that warm, fuzzy feeling inside from knowing you saved some of God's little creatures is a nice perk too!