Two broody hens & hatching eggs

[walkerbrens]

I have 2 broody hens....one setting about 1 week and another who has just gone broody. I want the second hen to hatch out eggs arriving on in 2 days. The first hen is in a large dog crate in the garage (26 X 36") Is it possible to add the other hen to this setup or does the new hen require a totally different setup? Thank you in advance.

 

[Abriana]

I think that the hens would probably fight to protect their chicks, maybe steal eggs, or even kill the other hens chicks trying to protect her own. I think you should make a totally different set up, for the chickens sake.

 

[SunHwaKwon]

My broodies are usually okay raising chicks together, as long as they have enough space and a divider. They start mingling with the flock after a few days anyway so separate set ups would only be used at night anyway.