Singleton Baby & Adopted Siblings

[Nerdmom81]

So I had 2 broody mamas setting on eggs and the one wasn’t cut out for the long haul. I found that she repeatedly broke eggs and pooped the nest. In my efforts to save her remaining eggs, I believe I contaminated the rest, resulting in only one chick hatching. Live and learn I suppose!

In any case, a friend was hatching out some Marans and I was able to get 2 of those chicks to put with my little singleton. Mama and babies are doing great together! Just thought I would share.

 

[Earthdale]

Aww

 

[bjw113]

Hi! I'm going to see if my broody will take one more chick that I hatched from the incubator yesterday. Her first 2 hatched Thursday and 2 more Friday. How did you place them? Did you do it late at night? Thanks