Broody hen

[Sashworth84]

I have a broody hen that hatched 2 chicks 9 days ago. She’s still broody and has no interest in the chicks other than keeping them warm. They eat and drink on their own and I’m wondering what I should do.

 

[DobieLover]

I have a broody hen that hatched 2 chicks 9 days ago. She’s still broody and has no interest in the chicks other than keeping them warm. They eat and drink on their own and I’m wondering what I should do.

Keep food and water in her area away from the nest so the chicks can eat and drink and use her to warm up.
When the chicks are 5 weeks old, if she hasn't started caring for them, put her in a broody breaker. If you are unfamiliar with what that is just let us know.

 

[Sashworth84]

Thank you. I have them in a large container on my back porch for now.

 

[aart]

Thank you. I have them in a large container on my back porch for now.

Do you have a coop and other chickens?