- Feb 22, 2011
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The eggs i put under my broody hen are hatching this morning.. I hear the "peep peep" going on
My big problem is I haven't seen how many have hatched yet {there are 4} as I dont want to disturb them or her... but my other hens will not leave her alone
One keeps getting in the little hen box with her and I am so afraid of what is going to happen to them. She doesn't peck at this other hen or anything when she gets in the box with her. The one hen is the leader of the pack that keeps getting in the box. Right now I put a gate across so that none of the hens can get in the hen house but now how will they lay their eggs? The leader hen is frantically pacing back and forth in front of the fence wanting in. I was told I can't touch or move the eggs/baby for fear of damaging or hurting them? Please help...this is my first time with newborn chicks. thank you!!!

