How to raise chicks - with a broody hen

2,459 views · Published 28 October 2017 · 2:12 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: Syman Says Farms LIVE · 2017 · People & Blogs

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A friend of our found a nest of newly hatched chicks in her yard during the fall. We relocated the momma hen and her chicks to a safer, dryer home on her porch. We used our old wooden brooder that has a lid. We then gave them chick starter food and water. Momma hen will eat the chick food. This is completely fine for her. Then we covered the brooder with a tarp to protect them from the wind and rain as the brood was on the front porch. The chicks will keep warm by snuggling under their momma.

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