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A broody girl and introducing chicks question (she's the loner of the crew)
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Meet our broody Barred Rock, the ultimate loner of the flock! For at least a month, she’s been dedicated to her imaginary eggs, but with our rooster having passed away around the same time, we know those eggs are about as fertile as a rock. As she clucks away in her cozy nest, there’s a question on everyone’s mind: what happens if we introduce her to a bunch of week-old chicks? While it’s a bit of a cluck-tastrophe waiting to happen, your concerns about potential pecking and aggression from the other hens are totally valid. Getting her off the nest is essential for her health, but it’s a delicate dance. Let’s figure out how to make this feathered family reunion as smooth as possible!
We've got a Barred Rock thats been broody at least a month. Theres no chance the eggs are fertile as our Rooster died around that time. She's always been a loner. Im afraid the other girls might peck or attack the chicks. Is this a reasonable concern? The chicks are also a week old so Im already taking a chance but I really need to get her off the nest for health reasons.
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