Broody hen hatching soon

[Melvins chicks]

I have a broody hen soon to hatch 6 eggs. Chicks cannot get out of the box without my help. Once chicks start hatching how long will the hen stay on the nest? I plan to let her raise the chicks in the enclosed chicken house.

 

[cherrynberry]

I have a broody hen soon to hatch 6 eggs. Chicks cannot get out of the box without my help. Once chicks start hatching how long will the hen stay on the nest? I plan to let her raise the chicks in the enclosed chicken house.

Usually 2 days if there are still eggs left. Is the nest off the ground? Pictures would help.