Three broody hens--three questions

[QChickieMama]

One of my broody hens doesn't leave her nest to poop like the others do, and today when I investigated, she had 2 dead chicks beneath her. Is this just faulty instinct or could I have helped prevent that?

Also, I gave that hen's one live chick to the other mama who has 2. Will this cause problems? I'm thinking maybe the first mama isn't great at the mothering gig?

And, with 3 separated broody hens inside the same pen, will they be able to raise their chicks with the rest of the flock or will the mamas squabble over the chicks? I'm thinking maybe I'll just give all the surviving chicks to one mama? Except there will be maybe 2 weeks of age spread among the chicks.

Thoughts? So far, I have 3 live chicks that seem strong!

 

[SOHC-FTW]

Give them to the best mother if she and her other chicks approve sometimes they will sometimes they wont.

Im guessing the one that poops in her nest is a new momma? Sometimes they do better with age and experience and sometimes not.

As far as ive seen a mother of chicks or adopted tend to be very protective over every chicken and the rest usually know not to mess with them or her. Pick the best suited broody. Just make sure the younger ones arent getting walked on and what not.