- Feb 28, 2010
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Ok, so one hen got sick (pretty sure it's old age) and I thought everyone else stopped laying as a result. Turns out that's not the case - they were just flying over the fence and laying in a tarp over a haybale on the other side. Ok, so now I have this pile of 30+ eggs and one banty hen that's claimed it as her own... on the wrong side of the fence. There's no protection from predators (raccoons, cats, etc) there but then I haven't seen anything going after my chickens lately. This is my first broody hen ever so I'm at a loss. Should I move her and the eggs into our chicken tractor or a dog crate? Should I leave them alone and take the chicks away and throw them in a brood container as soon as they hatch? Any advice is appreciated