[ness]

Hi
This is a question just out of interest really.  I have recently reduced my "flock" from 3 to 2 due to a bullying problem with Mother Hen (she has gone to great home   ).   One of my girls is persistently broody, it was my intention to let her hatch some chicks when the weather is warmer etc but that was when there were 3 of them.  She would have been separated and the remaining 2 chooks would have each other for company.
Now there is only 2 I can't separate them - so my question is can a broody raise chicks is the presence of another adult hen.
I have read on another website that it can work as long as the mum is dominant.  Does anyone have any experience of this?
Thanks
Ness

[naturesparadise]

you could build a broody coop like this one from new barn timber products
http://www.newbarntimberproducts.co.uk/images/Broody%20Coop.jpg

link to site
http://www.newbarntimberproducts.co.uk/utility.htm

[agapanthus]

Yes this can work. I've seen this happen a few times on my friends farm....one little chook and 2 mommies!!!! It was quite sweet

[ness]

Thanks for your replies - I was hoping it might be possible!   The 2 girls I've got left are sisters and very close so if it's going to work with any chooks it'd be these 2.  Prob won't try it for a bit - got to work on the oh first!
Thank again