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This website has been a godsend! I've had hens now for 18 months and what started as a bit of a random hobby with 4 hybrids has escalated into 14 hens of all sorts. Each hen has a real special place here and all are loved by the whole family. I'm currently experiencing my first broody, a Wyandotte named Doris who has decided not to move her butt from her nest box! After a week of trying to coax her out I've succumbed to purchasing 2 Pekin batam eggs for her to hatch... Fingers crossed!! She shares her coop with Daisy, another Wyandotte and two 10 week old pullets, a buff Orpington and a Brahma (who are bigger then her!!) They all get along really well and I'm just hoping (if they hatch) that the new arrivals will be ok. I have another coup that houses my other ladies right next door. It's a busy old coup and never a dull moment. My question is though... will the pullets be ok with new chicks? Will mum take good care and keep them safe? I can move her but don't really want to as She is comfy where she is, there is plenty of room plus easy access to food/water etc. I'm just unsure? Thanks!
 
Welcome!!!!! most likely, everything will be fine, but i would keep an eye on they, and move them if the mom is not able to protect them effectively or if she seems really stressed out. It really all depends on your birds :)
 
Welcome to BYC! CityFarmer202 has given you some good advice. Good luck with your flock.
 
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Welcome to BYC!

Generally momma will take good care and protect her babies, but you might still fence off her area so she has complete privacy with her new babies. Keep food and water there too and make sure the nest box is not too high off the ground so the babies don't fall out. If they are all fenced in their own quarters, they will be much safer.

Good luck with your broody and the rest of your flock and welcome to our flock!
 
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Good luck with your poultry raising adventures, and I hope you find everything you need to know. Don't forget to take a look at BYC's very useful learning center (If you haven't already)! The learning center as well as the forum should answer your questions! There is always something new to learn! Glad to have you here! See you around with the flock.
 

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