Hello everyone,
I have an Ameraucana hen that decided to get broody 3 weeks ago and now 4 of her 7 eggs (I snuck some extra under her when she was out eating
) have hatched.
Currently, she is in a raised box in one of our hen houses.
My question is, when do I need to move them so the chicks can get on the ground? This morning I threw some small pieces of lettuce and wheat bread in her nest for her and she was showing one of the chicks how to eat it.
This is my first time raising my own chicks so thanks for any info.
Robin
[email protected]
I have an Ameraucana hen that decided to get broody 3 weeks ago and now 4 of her 7 eggs (I snuck some extra under her when she was out eating

Currently, she is in a raised box in one of our hen houses.
My question is, when do I need to move them so the chicks can get on the ground? This morning I threw some small pieces of lettuce and wheat bread in her nest for her and she was showing one of the chicks how to eat it.
This is my first time raising my own chicks so thanks for any info.
Robin
[email protected]