My hen hatched 4 chicks. They are 16 days old and doing very well. My question is....when does momma go back to her flock? Should I wait until I know she is done with them? I have them in a rather large brooder so that is not a problem. I just thought she would be happier back in her coop. Silly question but.....would she be upset or miss her babies if I moved her back? Is there a benefit to keeping them with the mom as long as possible? I have the brooder sectioned off and have 12 eight day olds in there. So they original 4 would have company.
(I hope I put this in the right section. It is so hard for me to decide where to post. Of course I am not the brightest knife in the drawer)
(I hope I put this in the right section. It is so hard for me to decide where to post. Of course I am not the brightest knife in the drawer)