Broody Hen in the Fall

[TeachMEchickens]

I have a hen who has been sitting on some eggs. They are due to hatch around Oct 27th. This is her third hatch, but first in the Fall. We live in Maine, so it's starting to get colder. After they hatch, will they be fine with just being under Mama or should I bring them (and Mama) inside?

 

[DobieLover]

I have a hen who has been sitting on some eggs. They are due to hatch around Oct 27th. This is her third hatch, but first in the Fall. We live in Maine, so it's starting to get colder. After they hatch, will they be fine with just being under Mama or should I bring them (and Mama) inside?

As long as mom has a large area sheltered from wind and weather and lots of dry bedding to take them to nest down at night, they should be fine.