There will be some resentment, but he should be old enough to take charge. Then, both can be put back with the flock. Sounds like a Barred Plymouth Rock. I assume you want to have fertile eggs. And next part is hoping you have a hen that will be a setter, as many of our layer-breeds do not set.
Incubator is then the answer.
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