single hen bird with 7 young. will she raise them all?

[garyh]

I think the advice and experience like this is what the forum is about ,thinking out side of the box ,great idea for young and old breeders,well done Flavio great advice,garyh

[Mattstar]

My yellow male died literally the weekend his partners clutch hatched. I just kept her well fed and didn't disturb her by looking into the breeding box. 3 and a half weeks later, 4 babies are out and look very healthy and are having a ball exploring the aviary. Mum's a trouper and has a special place in my collection now.

[finchbreeder]

Whenever we get a "single parent" bird who does the job, they are a keeper. Yes it is up to us to make sure they have as little work to do as possible by supplying their every need. But in the end, they have the hard yards to do solo.
LML

[gomer]

I would move a few unless you think the new cock is helping.I prefer to take my chances moving a few if a nest is that big then loose the lot if mum becomes exhausted.

[werty]

Thanks for the great advice.

Whatever works works and its worth a try. Ill check them tomorrow.

How the 7 go?

[elferoz777]

She raised them all.

I love that bird. I kept some of her possible split blue lilac breasted hens. Unfortunately she didnt succeed this year due to whatever is killing my young.