Broody hen nest question

[meshelley53]

Question. I have two Broody hens that are setup in two separate dog crates, positioned side-by-side. Will the chirping from one hens nest confuse the other hen next to it? One could hatch anytime and the other hen is only on day 4 or 5. First time trying chicks with a broody hens.

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[Poultry parent]

It's possible that once the one hen hatched her chicks, the other will get off and think that hers have hatched. You can just move one to a quieter place

 

[meshelley53]

I can move her to the other corner of the coop but that would expose her more to nature. I'm pretty sure she would hear it on that side as well, but it wouldn't be as close. My coop is set up as a 8x10 dog run that is covered in two sides and roof. I have them in the most protected area right now. I did just add a board to separate the two crates.

 

[Poultry parent]

Just try to make it harder for her to hear, and hope for the best

 

[meshelley53]

Guess once the first nest starts hatching I'll move the crate to under the deck. They won't be in the coop and the hen can get some fresh air

 

[aart]

Not sure it'll be a problem at all.
Some folks have multiple broodies in their coops, sometimes it goes smooth as silk other times not so much.
Might have to play it by ear.
Hope for the best, prepare to act if the worst occurs.