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Mine was in nest box (upper section) as well. I blocked her area off from other hens a day or so prior to putting babies in. She protected them very well. After about 48 hours, I moved her and the babies to a protected area of the roost (we have walk-in roost) so they could be contained but have...

BRoody hen is now mama hen. She’s has bonded with all 8 chicks. Moved them to floor of roost area today, with a couple of place so for them to hide out. THis has been so exciting and fun to do!

Mama hen is ready... I hope! She is just SOOO grumpy - and sitting in front of her nest bucket, so I might have to "distract" her if she is awake - while I put chick over and behind her. Like a snake charmer!

Thanks! I am thinking to do just what you said. I have seen so many varied suggestions, but most say do it quiet, in the late dark night. I hadn't considered speed. so I will bring all 8 babes with me in a deep pocket, and start with one. I can sneak off to the side and watch for a minute. how...

any and all tips welcome as I prepare to put 2 day old chicks under hen who has been solid broody for 2 weeks. I know ... night time, stealth mode, no light, no noise. I have heard to wipe chicks with damp sponge... and to watch mama to be sure she doesn’t kill babes. What about my human scent...