Broody’s killing chicks

[Hope hen]

So my first time broody hatched 6 eggs with 4 to go. She looked to be doing great. Checked on her after work and she scalped one and stared on another. I took all the babies and eggs away. How long should I wait to introduce her back to the flock? They can see her in her broody pen. But this will be the first time I’m in this situation.

 

[sourland]

I'd reintroduce her to the flock understanding that she will have to work her way back into the pecking order. Just monitor to assure that she is not overly abused. I would also recommend never allowing her to set eggs again.