- May 8, 2007
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We usually remove our hens from the coop the night before the eggs are due to hatch. But then I have hen and babies in our downstairs tub until they're old enough to integrate into the flock. Since the second hen is sitting on eggs and I'm already ready to be done with the first batch in the tub, I'm wondering if I can just let her have the babies in the coop.
Will the other chickens hurt the babies, or will mama hen defend them? There are currently 8 adult chickens (including 1 roo) in our flock, but the one hen is currently separate with her babies.
Thanks for any advice.
Will the other chickens hurt the babies, or will mama hen defend them? There are currently 8 adult chickens (including 1 roo) in our flock, but the one hen is currently separate with her babies.
Thanks for any advice.