I had a broody that hatched a lone chick. I separated her and the chick from the flock which is 1 rooster and 19 hens. The chick is now a week old and Mother hen is a fantastic parent and teaching the chick everything it needs to know. Mother hen is also very protective of her chick. The flock knows of the chick and views it and Mother hen while free ranging. I have fences up so they've all seen the chick. At what point can I take the brooder nest into the run or coop and integrate Mother and chick with the flock? I'd like to get my barn back! Thanks in advance for your responses!
