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Depends on the hen. Seems like all broodies come out with that attitude, but they don't always live up to it. The initial scuffle when she first reenters the flock with chicks pretty much settles where she fits. Sometimes she wins and everyone stays out of her way, sometimes she learns that she's not on top, adjusts her behavior accordingly and that's that.
It will be interesting for sure. It all really hinges on WHEN my Cochins go broody. Being 37 weeks pregnant, if they go broody before my baby comes, I’ll likely just break them and incubate eggs in my incubator when I’m ready/healed. But I’d love to see how they shake out as Mamas! The flock is currently pretty chill, and they don’t seem to be in the bottom at all. They seem to be unbothered by the rest of the flocks activities, and the rest are quite willing to leave them alone.
Have you tested out the baby monitor? I got one that doesn’t require wifi for my kiddo, and if I like it I may get another for chickens.