They hatched!

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I have three hens that went broody at the same time so I gave them all eggs. They started hatching late Sunday and last I saw there were at least 7 total. Haven’t seen how many there are today yet since I’m at work. I was wondering though how long before I reintroduce mama hen and babies into the rest of the flock? Currently they have their own separate area with a small coop that it about 9 sq feet and then a run that is about 24 sq feet. Can I introduce them in a week? A month? When mom decides she is done with them? Thank you for any help!

 

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Nice!!!
Mama Hen will protect them in the flock and there is no need to segregate.

 

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A total of 15 surviving hatchees out of 33. One I don’t think will make it sadly as it is very weak. 5 passed before after hatching before they were even close to dry. The surviving fluffers are all playing musical nest and mama