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Yes, they really have little to learn from the mother hen. While the momma hen offers some protection within the flock the chicks are pretty much on their own as far as learned behavior. They come out of the shell knowing how to eat and drink. Eggs hatched at many farms are artificially incubated and the chicks never know a mother hen anyway. One they have a good start on feathering and are active, they can be grouped together by relative age or released into the main flock.
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You have heard about chicken milk so what is it exactly?
Chickens do not lactate. New born chicks are able to eat and drink right away and are not fed by the hen.
What can not be taken away or destroyed?
birth rights
Will a mother hen kill her baby chickens?
Hens as in Chickens/Chooks will always have a "pecking order" that is where the expression comes from. It is not uncommon for a chook to be "henpecked to death". They do not however fight as do the Cockrels/Roosters until the weaker one either runs away and escapes or it is killed.
Do chickens lay after done setting?
Yes Once the chicks are hatched and raised she will start to lay eggs again. This can take a few months. Some broody hens will care for the chicks until they are about 8 weeks old and try to brood again right away.
Do different breeds of chickens get along?
There is a pecking order in every flock. The younger chicks will be picked on by the older ones for a while. They may even keep them away from the food. You can give the chicks a place to eat and hide by putting a piece of plywood on some bricks. Once they're grown, they'll have their chance to even the score.
Can chickens be taken away from their parents at 3 days old?
Chicks don't need nor do they often have "parents" in that sense of the word. The rooster does not have anything to do with them unless they are members of his current flock, and then the only thing he does is protect the flock as a general duty. The mother hen simply provides some warmth and protection for the first few weeks. She has no other duties as they do not feed or "teach" chicks how to eat or drink. Many chicks are artificially incubated and do not have "parents" They simply need shelter, food and water to survive.
Can ostrich chicks stand straight away?
No
Are chickens herbivors?
No chickens are omnivores
Can a baby be taken away from the birth mother if she is a fit parent?
yes it can. if the mom not fit DHS can get involved and they can take your kids away
Did Bessie smith have kinds?
None by child birth. She did adopt "snooks" but he was eventually taken away from her.
Duck who has hatched 3 baby chick and 4 ducklings can these all survive together or do you need to take the chicks away?
you need to take the chicks away it wont be long before the mama takes the ducklings into water and the chicks will not survive
What do you have to do your donate eggs?
give away your chickens
