surfer_chicken Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I have read on here that broody hens will accept day old chicks when the hatch is unsuccessful. My hen, Mildred, has just gone broody today. I don't think I would be able to hatch chicks from eggs as I couldn't take on any boys, but I would still like some chicks. I was wondering if she would accept day old, sexed chicks and how long should I leave her on fake eggs before this? I know sexing is not always 100% accurate, but I would prefer it to a 50:50 chance of boys. My butcher can dispatch of any boys if worse comes to worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer_chicken Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Nevermind. I got a very big no from the rest of the family over getting chicks, so no babies for Mildred. Time to get the broody cage out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 That's a shame. I did it very successfully last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
