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3 broody hens

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

I have 3 broody hens. 2 are sitting on top of each other in one nesting box and should be hatching (hopefully) in the next few days. The 3rd one is not expected to hatch her for another 2 weeks. I've used an incubator in the past. But this is the first time I'm letting them do it. My questions are

1. can I move all 3 of them into 1 section of the coop, which Is protected from the others.

2. Can I divide the eggs between the 2 hens & leave the 3rd wirh her own eggs.

3. How aweful would it be to take chicks from the hens after they hatch them.

I feel terrible taking them but I already have 20 chickens and wasn't planning on having anymore until we could build an addition (my husband doesn't know that though )

I live in VA Beach so the weather is 70-80 during the day but 60's at night. Would the chicks be ok to stay with the moms?

Any Suggestions Will Be Greatly Appreciated.

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