I have a hen on her own, looking after two babies at the moment. She has been on her own since the babies were 18 days old.
She is doing a great job and the two young birds are due to be weaned in 2 days time.
My question concerns single parents - but in particular Males looking after one or two babies for long periods.
If for any reason, you wanted to remove one parent, or one parent was lost in a race/training session.
1. How would a Cock cope on his own?
2. At what age do the babies have to be to survive with only one parent?
3. Are hens better at looking after babies on their own, than cocks are?
Thanks in advance.
Phil