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Mine have 5+ acres that they free range on, so the rest of the flock always has somewhere to go. I don't think one little hen is going to hog 5 acres. ;) They will be fine.

Well, one of the chicks hatched late last night or early this morning. It was pipping yesterday, but wasn't out yet by the time we went to bed last night, but was out and dry when we woke up. So far, none of the other chickens are bothering them. Mama is still sitting on the other 4 eggs...

I have a broody hen that is sitting on eggs that are set to hatch this weekend. If I leave her with the chicks in the coop, will she protect the chicks from the rest of the chickens? I don't anticipate any problems (but who knows) b/c they are all really accepting of new birds, and I have...