Two week old chicks introduced to broody hen?

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Do you think a broody hen would, accept 2 week old 8 Mixed Bantam chicks?
 
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That usually works best with chicks that are newly hatched. By two weeks they're used to doing their own thing and won't know to follow the broody hen. The broody hen may also view them as invaders of her own nest and attack them. I wouldn't advise trying it.
 

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