- Mar 16, 2009
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I had a broody hen who ended up hatching 6 babies who are now one week old.
Yesterday our neighbor offered me an Americauna chick which , coincidentally, was exactly the same age. I thought there was a chance she would get adopted, so I put her in with momma and others during the evening. She jumped right in with the family, and momma didn't seem to care when she burrowed under her feathers. This morning though momma was chasing the chick away from her own brood.
We have her in the house now, and am wondering if I should take one of the momma's chicks inside to keep her company, because she is lonely and loud. Should i try to reintroduce her back tonight? Is there anything i can do to greater the chances of her being accepted? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

