Two broodys

[A.M. Eggs]

So I have two broody hens at the moment and would love to know if they can raise chicks together without fighting. One is an EE and the other is a black sex-link. Thanks!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Often what happens when you let 2 hens sit near each other is they get confused as chicks hatch, and I have seen more aggression between them. It can interfere with them bonding with their chicks as some bonding goes on before the hatch as chicks peep, and hens answer.

It can work sometimes, but it's always best to separate out one within sight of the flock and let her hatch. If you want to allow 2 I would put them far enough away so they can't hear chick 's when hatching starts.

I have on occasion successfully let 2 hens hatch together, but what often happens is one hen takes control and the other is left frustrated.

 

[A.M. Eggs]

Ok thank you! Lucky my last brood is almost old enough to move out with the adults! This will free up both of my broody coops. Thanks!

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Two hens sitting together is never a good thing. Like the old saying about too many cooks spoiling the soup also applies to too many setting hens spoiling the clutch.

 

[aart]

Lucky my last brood is almost old enough to move out with the adults! This will free up both of my broody coops.

Chicks with a broody...how old are the chicks??