Hi,

 

Quick question?

If i take a hen away from chicks that are just getting their coloured feathers through, will the cock take over feeding them or will i lose the chicks?

Hen has gone out of condition half way through raising her chicks and has started injuring her chicks. I have had little success hand rearing in the past.

 

Thanks

Lib

Dad's become the dominant parent in regard to feeding at about 2-3 weeks if I recall correctly. If Mum is injuring the chicks, remove her. Dad should be fine.

Dad's become the dominant parent in regard to feeding at about 2-3 weeks if I recall correctly. If Mum is injuring the chicks, remove her. Dad should be fine.

 

Thank you,

just wanted to double check.

I was able to foster out the younger chicks but the 2 older ones are out of luck.

 

Lib