Broody Bantam hen needs separated from the rest

[csaws]

Is it ok for us to build a "creep feeder" style nesting area for our Bantam to hatch these eggs? IF so does anyone have any pics of one to give me some ideas?

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

I am going to sound like an idiot, but what is a creep feeder style nest? I know what a creep feeder is - for foals/calves/goat kids - but no idea about the nest thing. Honest I am trying to imagine it - but all I can imagine is the chicks being able to escape and mom cannot

I use the plastic dog kennels for my broodies. I like them cause once they hatch the chicks - I can move them as a unit (in the kennel) around into the outdoor broody area or back to the coop at night. At night in the coop the chicks are safe in their kennel.

 

[artsyrobin]

i moved mine into the spare bathtub in her dog kennel- wasn't sure what to do with her!

 

[csaws]

My idea behind a creep style nest was to let miss broody hatch her clutch in it and then remove her when she was done allowing the chicks to have it as a retreat in case any of the other chickens got frisky.

This is similar to what we built...