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How long has she been broody? Are the eggs set to hatch on the same day... staggered hatching could be an issue if not. I only give my broody's feed and water near by once chicks are hatching and they are locked in. They need to move around and get rid of the waste built up. So if hatch wasn't...

So sorry for your loss. :hugs In my personal experience, this was an accident and I would give the hen a second chance... but with better provisions to keep the chicks inside the box. It's a personal choice though and each experience may be different. There is ALWAYS some risk. :fl Any more...

When chicks start hatching they need to be blocked in with the broody hen and food and water and block others out while her protective hormone and instincts and the bond grow. It is not at all uncommon for new hatchlings to accidentally get out and face brutality and not yet know how to get back...