OwenLdn Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hey everyone, I was wondering why do you have to separate the hen away from the rest of the flock when the chicks hatch? Do the other hens act aggressively towards them? Will they kill the chicks? Thanks Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 The mother hen should protect her own chicks, but they could be attacked by others. Let's face it, the farmer that runs a large flock of mixed hens and several cockerels doesn't go around separating all the broodies into separate runs, but I suppose people with small flocks want to minimise the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenLdn Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks Fee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
