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Hens Adopting Chicks

white and black hen beside chicks
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Today I’m going to talk about hens adopting chicks. But not just about broody hens, though that will be brought up too. I’ll also discuss when there’s a broody hen that hatched chicks and another hen decides to co-parent with that hen. Will Broody Hens Adopt Chicks that are Not Their Own The first question […]

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Hens raising happy, healthy chickens

What Are The Signs of a Broody Hen?

sketch of broody hen courtesy of Paul Smith

Perhaps you’ve seen a broody hen or had one in your yard. If you’re a new chicken owner or currently only have chicks, then this post will help explain the signs of a broody hen. What does it mean if you have a few hens that stop laying eggs simultaneously? Does it mean they’re sick? […]