- Apr 19, 2015
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So I have 2 chicks being raised by their mama who are about 3 weeks old. In the coop are also 2 broody hens on eggs that should be hatching this week. The 3 week old chicks are often found on top of and in the feathers of one of the broody hens, while their mama is off scratching and dust-bathing, and generally abandoning them! This week, the broody hen has been out a LOT more than before, and she is making those clucky mama hen sounds and caring for the other chicks, while she leaves her eggs in the coop. I fear she has become confused and thinks these are her chicks, and doesn't know what to do about the eggs anymore!
Anyone else ever experienced this weird situation? Should I take her eggs and put them under the other broody hen, or just let nature take its course?
You should know that this is "Big Mama Fuzz," a giant splash cochin, with more feathers than any hen I've ever seen, lol. The 3 week old chicks can easily disappear inside her fluffiness.
Anyone else ever experienced this weird situation? Should I take her eggs and put them under the other broody hen, or just let nature take its course?
You should know that this is "Big Mama Fuzz," a giant splash cochin, with more feathers than any hen I've ever seen, lol. The 3 week old chicks can easily disappear inside her fluffiness.