- Dec 11, 2012
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I have a first time hen who left the nest before all the eggs were hatched. She has 8 chicks and seems to be doing a good job with them. There was one that was hatched after she got off and I brought it into the garage, because it was still in the nest box (up@ 4 ft.) and it was cold. So, now this is the 3rd day and she is up and moving about in the box. MY QUESTION IS: When is the best time to try and get her back with the momma and siblings? I don't want to wait too long so that they shun or attack her, but I don't want to do it too soon either. And also, how to go about it.
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