Hi, I have a breeding hen, who has successfully raised several chicks.
Currently I have a clutch, one 4 week old, and 2 nearer 3 weeks.
Chick number 2 died just before hatching. These chicks are number 3 and 4.
Today, I saw mama attacking the smallest chick. It has a small wound on the neck,
which is not actively bleeding. Right now, I have removed these 2 chicks.
If I were to remove mum, can dad rear these chicks, with support from me, or
do I need to pull these chicks completely? If I pull them, do they need artificial heating at this age?
I do have feeding supplies.
I had intended to retire mama after this clutch.
Currently I have a clutch, one 4 week old, and 2 nearer 3 weeks.
Chick number 2 died just before hatching. These chicks are number 3 and 4.
Today, I saw mama attacking the smallest chick. It has a small wound on the neck,
which is not actively bleeding. Right now, I have removed these 2 chicks.
If I were to remove mum, can dad rear these chicks, with support from me, or
do I need to pull these chicks completely? If I pull them, do they need artificial heating at this age?
I do have feeding supplies.
I had intended to retire mama after this clutch.