Brooding new chicks in the coop...what problems will I face?

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luvmyeggs said:
I have a question about hatching chicks under a broody hen. I have a broody Silkie, and currently she has 8 eggs under her. They all should start hatching in a few days. 1 has already hatched today. I normally have the day old babies inside my house. I want to let her do the work this time. I have 6 hens and 3 roosters. All live in the same coop. What do I need to do for the chicks?
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Just make sure she is taking care of and protecting them.
Have feed and water where the chicks can reach them.

This thread you posted in is more about using artificial heat to brrod chicks in coop...... rather than broody hens.
But here's another thread that might help https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/496101/broody-hen-thread
 

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