Help! Broody left the nest!

[backyardmenagerie]

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Lol, I've read about that before as well. Seeing as it was already starting to pip, I didn't want to restrict it's space, so that was plan B.

 

[Judy]

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I've let several broodies raise chicks now. Things weren't always 100%, but they have good instincts and take care of their chicks well. Hopefully she will do fine on her own. She needs to be able to take them to food and water, and gather them under herself. I'd keep an eye on them but I'd do my best to let them do their thing.