Eggs about to hatch in nesting box 4 ft off the ground

[corttrev]

So,

We currently have 2 hens in the same box sitting on about 10 eggs. They started incubating them Easter weekend, so the eggs are going to be hatching soon. Our concern is the nesting box is approximately 4 ft off the ground. Will the chicks fall out? Should we move the eggs and hens and hope they stay where they are relocated to? What do we do

 

[Poultry parent]

The chicks shouldn't really get out from under the hens for the first day or so, after that they will wander, and will fall. Move them after a day or 2

 

[Sally Sunshine]

agree with Poultry parent! and Welcome to BYC!

 

[wynn4578]

As long as they aren't going to land on a hard surface it won't hurt them to bail out of the nest. Just be sure they have something soft to land on like straw. I would also keep an eye that one doesn't fall out before the rest are done hatching.

 

[Feathers4Fun2]

There is tons of good advice at BYC. Lots of nice folks as well. Welcome.