Broody Pullet(s)

[Rillowen]

I think the pullets have their "hands" full, honestly.
I've seen two of the chicks pecking at her face and eyes.
... terrifying.

I have been told as long as you have good bedding down dont worry too much about chicks falling, chicks are so light they kind of just bounce. They were made to be able to handle that afterall. Being stuck away from mom is another issue though. They can get too cold quickly, maybe have a brooder plate nearby at ground level They can huddle under if they are too cold before you find them?

 

[Not-so Slick Chicken]

I have been told as long as you have good bedding down dont worry too much about chicks falling, chicks are so light they kind of just bounce. They were made to be able to handle that afterall. Being stuck away from mom is another issue though. They can get too cold quickly, maybe have a brooder plate nearby at ground level They can huddle under if they are too cold before you find them?

Tried to make it work with what I had, but the nests (I didn't design it) weren't built for brooding. The last clutch were picked up by me and placed on the ground so the second-time-mom could go to them instead of stressing about anybody getting separated.

The chicks are around 6 months now.

I do have heat plates and backup heat lamps, but that's only for chicks that can't be hen raised.
The broodies I have ended up being good moms.