Will my broody accept them?

[SassyKat6181]

I gave in and ordered the Meyer production 25 with free shipping I have two other people going in on the order with me. I have a Buff Brahma that's been broody for about two weeks now. The shipment is for July 9th. If she is still broody at the time, do you think I could give her the chicks and let her raise them (in a separate coop)? How do I go about it? Should I move her to the other coop a few days before they come? Thanks everyone!

 

[sumi]

If she's still broody I think she'll be very happy to get some chicks. You should put them under her at night, it's easier that way, then she'll wake up to them in the morning. I personally move new moms and chicks to a separate area after they hatched and mom's ready to get up. My hens are mean to chicks, unfortunately.

 

[vegaburm]

I put some with a Favorelle last night and she is a very happy mama, but I think it depends on the chicken. I wouldn't try it with just any.

 

[SassyKat6181]

This buff is quite friendly. She only puts up a fuss when I take "her" eggs. I put 4 wooden ones under her tonight when I took the real eggs out. Hopefully this will keep her sitting for another week until the chicks arrive.