Chickens killing the baby chicks

[BIggoMamma]

I have successfully moved sitting hens by moving the hen with the eggs all at one time, quickly, into a prepared nest in a dog crate I had already made up. I think the trick was not moving the eggs, then going back to get the pet hen, but quickly putting her in the crate with the eggs.

 

[CynthiaDown]

You know i was thinking i needed to get her out but when i went back it was too late

I had it happen recently (which is why I'm searching this topic on the forum). So sad and I feel sooo bad. They all got killed. I didn't see it happen but just found limp little fluff balls

 

[CynthiaDown]

OMG you all have me so nervous now ! My hen is in the main coop with her little ones - and there have been no issues at all though - I've stood for HOURS - Literally - everyday for the past 4 days just watching them for any sign of agression (They had been kept separate, but in the coop - maybe the see no touch helped? Momma was getting really really agitated and wanted to get out of jail - so I figured I'd give it a go with lots of supervision ). The big girls just kinda look at them and keep going about their own business. Even eating next to each other - the big girls seem to like the chick food "treat" that is on a big flat lid on the floor for the chicks to reach and scratch in.

I would think after 4 days and no issues it SHOULD be fine...