Hen hatched chicks

[ALey]

Hi. We let our broody hen hatch some eggs. So far so good, we've counted 6 so far. They started hatching about 24hrs ago. My question: if the mother poops in the "nest", should we clean it out. This would involve moving her and the chicks.

 

[chickens really]

Wait a bit if she isn't finished hatching. Definitely don't disturb her yet.