Broody Hen With Chicks

[SBFChickenGirl]

I have a broody hen. She just hatched two chicks. There is a third (and final) egg that is pipped. There is another hen trying to lay an egg in the same box. Will the hen hurt the broody's chicks or the egg that is pipped? The hen is very insistent on laying in the box. Both are bantams.

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Here are pictures of the chicks. The hen trying to lay in the box is a mille Fleur D'uccle.

 

[MarkJr]

I wouldn’t chance it. I’m very surprised momma hen is even considering it

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

The momma is very unhappy. I will try and deter the D'uccle.