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5 chicks hatched from a clutch a couple if days ago. Mama hen is guarding them and introducing them to the pen. The rest of the flock are being respectful and giving them space. They are darling! I'm thrilled. I am so glad that I did not try to move her and the clutch again. The first time I...

Thank you. I'm not wanting to move her of interrupt her zen. I am wondering if other hens are laying more eggs in her nest though. I saw one climb in yesterday but she ended up in a neighbor box to lay. I do not se an overflow of eggs coming out from under her. The nest is about a 1ftX1ft so she...

THANK YOU Donrae! This confirms my intuition. I will now wait and see. What do you think about candling? Is it necessary? Id like to leave her alone as much as possible. I am curious about what you think. Mahalo, PC

I'm wondering the same thing. How long has your hen been sitting? We are at about a week. I set up a maternity coop in the main coop just in case the flock bothers the chicks. This way they can get used to each other. I am letting my hen sit in the nest she chose and hoping she will hatch them...