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I have an elevated coop large enough for 8 hens in the middle of a chicken run that is roofed and fenced on all 6 sides with 1/2" hardware cloth. The coop has an automatic door opener so that the birds can come and go during daylight. I generally leave the chicken run gate open all day so the...

I'm in a similar position. I had a broody hen who hatched just one chick, and I only know it hatched because I found its dead body in the chicken run. One of the other hens apparently killed it. So, it seems I should isolate my broody hen in the future, yes? If so, how do I know when it is safe...