Darn, I just checked on the chick I put in the coop with the broody hens
and they killed him! OMG they pecked his head just about off. Poor
little guy, I should have left him with his mom. Now I feel so guilty.....
I am afraid if I put the rest of the chicks in the coop the other hens
will kill them off. Maybe they would be better off taking their chances
outside.
Is there anything I can do???
Debbie
On 02/08/2012 1:08 PM, CathrynTherese Fitch Walden wrote:
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> Debbie, One hen can hide, but the odds are not good for a hen with a
> nest to escape predators. Your hen escaped and beat the odds there.
> The chances of the hen and chicks making it are slim to nothing. I'd
> capture her and the chicks at night. Meanwhile put out water and chick
> feed and plan on getting them tonight. Go out with a fishing net or
> borrow one if you do not have one.
> CathrynrainbowsilkiesTMMichigan
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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