That's incredible, 20 chicks is the most I've ever heard of a broody hatching!
Also, I'm glad you are rethinking only having chicken wire to protect the chicks.🙂
Hi and welcome to BYC. Do you mean a broody hen hatched 20 chicks, or your daughter was surprised in another way? However it happened, 20 chicks is quite the surprise!
Even if you feel it's too late to use 1/2" hardware cloth instead of chicken wire, is it possible for you to attach the...