Broody hen

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I have a broody hen that has hatched two chicks so far. Both chicks died by being squished by the hen. How can I prevent her other chicks to die?
 
Hi and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. I have no experience of this, but if you post your question on the "Hatch-a-long" forum and search for the "Broody hen" thread maybe the experts will be able to make suggestions.

Good luck

CT
 
I would stay up (if I had to) and watch for the next one, etc. to hatch and remove it to a warmed up incubator. Or just take all remaining eggs and put in incubator to prevent this was happening again. Since this happened to two chicks, I just wouldn't risk any more with her.
 
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Sorry to hear about the losses! That is so sad. It could be she is just really clumsy with them. I would remove the newly hatched chicks and keep them warm until they are fluffed up and dry, and/or until she's done hatching them. Then make sure they have a nice padded nest under mom and tuck them in under her wings when she's sleeping in the evening. Best of luck!
 

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