Will my broody adopt mail order chicks?

[eenie114]

OK, I have a broody Buff Orpington hen who has been broody for quite soe tie now. I also have chicks coming on the 5th. My question is, if I put one of the chicks under her, will she adopt it? Would I need to add eggshells or anything to make it more realistic?
Thanks!

 

[luvmycritters42]

my broody just hatched out 6 chicks. We got another chick from the neighbor and added it in......yesterday all seemed well. Today though she started pecking the new addition.

So, give it a try and see what happens...hopefully she'll take them, unlike mine.

 

[eenie114]

Might not try it... I dunno....