After hatch under broody hen!!!

[ChickenFan_56]

i'm new (!)

My broody hen has got 1 chick under her + another fertile egg that is soon to be hatched. She's a pretty good momma bring she is pecking me and defending her chick. Hopefully the other one hatches.

So what should I do after they both hatch?? We are going to put her in her own spot close to the flock but still away so she doesn't feel alone. We've added chick starter food and some water (not deep enough so the chicks drown). What do I do after this? do I let her raise them up until they are grown enough to be by them selves, or...?

 

[BobStuart]

Keep them with there mama until they are at least 6 weeks old. Good luck with your babies and

 

[ChickenFan_56]

Keep them with there mama until they are at least 6 weeks old. Good luck with your babies and

thank you !

 

[Perris]

here's an excellent article on the topic by one of BYC's best contributors
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-letting-broody-hens-hatch-and-raise-chicks.65989/

 

[BobStuart]

Your baby is gorgeous!