Do I separate my brooding hens from roosters?

[dixiechick]

I have a pair together, and my hen just started brooding. Should I separate the rooster from her during this time? I am worried about when the chicks hatch....

 

[MsBentleyboy]

Not necessarily. My rooster protects his hen when she's on the nest. He'll even bring her food at times. He guards her and it's so sweet.