First time mother hatched babies?

[birdman4259]

I will have some chicks hatching in the next day or so. One of my leghorns went broody on me. I decided to let her sit and see what happens. Is their anything special I have to do when they hatch. I would like to leave them with the hen. Will they be o.k. with the rest of the flock? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

SAndy

 

[LRH97]

Your Leghorn went broody? Pretty cool! As a very heavy production breed, it is quite rare for them to go broody. Aside from regular feeding and watering you don't need to do anything; momma hen will do everything else. I always separate the broodys and chicks from the flock. A dog crate or large box will do. Having a broody raise the chicks as nature intended is the best and easiest way to raise babies, if you ask me. Good luck!

 

[birdman4259]

Yeah. I figured it would be the easiest way too. Lots less work for me lol. I was very surprised she sat the entire incubation. She went once before but wouldn't sit.