First time Broody hatcher!

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

That should be fine. She should wait that long for the hatch to complete. A little raised is fine. 3 feet should be enough to make her stand up away from the nest.

Thank you!
(and HBO)

 

[bikerchix]

if you need to pick her up, welding gloves and a towel over her head works.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

if you need to pick her up, welding gloves and a towel over her head works.

Good idea, thank you.