first time hatchlings

[SEJchickens]

Hi to all!
While my family and I went on a weekend trip we came back to discover a broody hen. She has been sitting on her nest since May 13th. I have not disturbed her since then. i was wondering how long before we start seeing these little chicks. I'm super excited and waiting not so patiently
I've removed the infertile ones since the other chickens will still lay on top in that nesting box.

Thanks in advance
SEJ

 

[AlienChick]

You should see baby chicks any day now!
I would put her and chicks in a secure area away from the general population for a week just so the chicks get used to following and obeying mom.
And mom won't have to worry about fending off hens and roosters; she can focus her time on her chicks.
Even a large dog cage will do.
Feed mom and babies some chick starter and mom will also teach babies how to forage for bugs.

CONGRATS on your baby chicks!

 

[SEJchickens]

Thanks we've got 9 Healthychicks, momma is still sitting on 3 and one chick that might not make it. The one chick has what I think is am umbilical cord still attached to part of the egg shell. It's very lively and I've got em under a heat lamp. It's been about 6 hours and he's doing okay. The cord looks more dried out. Th articles I've read say that I will dry up and fall off...but also concerned that it could have part of it's intestines protruding. How do I know the difference? There is a white sac attached to a red outie belly button looking thing on the chickie. Any advice?