Small, Growing Flock

[BrisLittleCluck]

HI! This is such a great resource, I'm happy to become part of the community.

We have 4 laying hens and three new baby chicks. I'm attempting to get a broody hen to raise the babies, but it might me a long shot. See my post Reluctant Broody Mom??

Any help would be appreciated!!!

Thanks!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Good luck with slipping chicks under a broody hen! Many times if you slip them under her in the dark, she thinks that next morning they hatched them herself. I hope she excepts them!!

Welcome to our flock and enjoy this site!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! Good luck hope you are able to get your broody hen to accept them, fingers crossed for you

Hope you enjoy BYC I am sure you will everyone here to help and very friendly.
Enjoy all the chicken chat

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with the chicks. It does sound like the timing was not right, especially for a first time broody... hens that have raised chicks before are often more willing to take older chicks or chicks on an abnormal schedule.

 

[drumstick diva]

You really have to keep an eye on her , sometimes a broody will accept chicks at first. The next day some may be dead or deserted. Hope it works out for you. Raise up a silkie or two to have for future brooders.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided join our flock. X2 on TwoCrow's advice. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your broody hen.