- Dec 30, 2010
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Hello the forum. I an considering getting a rooster, and breeding him with my best hen so I can replenish chickens killed by my dog! I was watching a youtube video, and the man keep the rooster and the breeding hen separate from the rest of the flock. After the chicks were old enough, mama and chicks were returned to the flock. I was wondering , could I just put the hen in with the too for breeding, then immediately after, put her back in with the flock to lay her eggs. She's very broody. Would the other chickens bother her or her eggs? Would they bother the newly hatched chicks, or would they accept them as part of the flock since they had seen mama sitting on the eggs, and understood these are new members? Thanks for the replies in advance, best regards, JA