14 chicks and what to do now

[i<3mychickens]

ok, so my hen resently gave up on a few eggs and decided to brood 14 eggs. Whatt should i do to get them out of the nest box without the hen attacking me? The nest box is 2 feet high and i reely dont think they will jump.

 

[gritsar]

If I'm understanding you correctly, you're worried that when they hatch the chicks won't be able to jump down? Or is it that you want to remove the eggs from the hen and not let her brood them?
If you want to allow her to continue to brood them, but are worried about injuries to any resulting chicks, move the hen at night, nest and all, to a safer location. She's liable to be a little more docile and easy to handle at night.

 

[i<3mychickens]

the thing is, i have my nest box built in pairs and they are nailed into the wall and it would be hard to move them at night.

 

[sandy sea]

I have moved my broody and eggs and placed them in a large dog crate before. It is easy. Just put some wood shaving or straw in the crate add the eggs and hen. If you want you could even just move the whole nest and eggs and place it in the crate. Leave the Broody in the dog crate with water and food with the door shut, for a few days, until she knows that this is her new nest. Works well even after the chicks hatch.

 

[i<3mychickens]

One of my chicks hatched yesterday and its yellow! Just thought i would tell you guys

 

[cmom]

Please post some pics!!!

 

[i<3mychickens]

i will post pictures as soon as i find my plug thing

 

[Chickenrandomness]

whatyou do is swiftly put your hand in the hens face so it can't see you, it won't attack you, i've done it with 2 chickens, and they were both different breeds too.