Can you give a broody hen baby chicks?

Yes... usually. Learn more about introducing newly hatched chicks to a potential mama hen.

Can a broody hen and chicks stay with the flock?

Most of the time, they can. If the mama hen is an established member of her flock, they should leave her alone and let her do her thing. She will protect all the new chicks after they hatch out.

Will a broody hen hatch duck eggs?

Absolutely! We have done it several times. Our chickens have hatched out chicks, poults, ducklings, and guinea fowl for us.

How many eggs can a hen hatch at once?

A broody hen can typically hatch and care for a clutch of about 8-12 eggs at once, depending on the size and breed of the hen. Bantam hens can typically handle 6-8 standard-sized chicken eggs.

Which chicken breeds tend to go broody?

Several chicken breeds are known to have a higher tendency to exhibit broody behavior. Some of these broody-prone breeds include Silkies, Orpingtons, Cochins, Brahmas, and Australorps.

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