let broody hen hatch eggs

[Don1072a]

I let a broody hen hatch 8 eggs and have since lost one and found one sprawled out on the ground on two different occasions in the run. I brought the ones sprawled out on the ground in a box with food water/electrolytes and heat lamp until they recovered. I would appreciate any help with if I should take them from the hen and leave them in a box with the food & water or maybe put the box in the coop with a place for the chicks to get in and eat and drink.

 

[All4Eggz]

The chicks are injured because of the broody, I'm assuming?

If she is injuring the chicks it is best to take the chicks away. She is not ready.
Be ready for her to continue to want to hatch chicks though... at which point I would try to break her.

 

[Don1072a]

I don't think she hurt them they just needed some warming up and maybe some fluids seemed like

 

[All4Eggz]

I don't think she hurt them they just needed some warming up and maybe some fluids seemed like

Bring all the chicks to the mother and see what she does. If they are cold and chirping the mother should allow them to go under her to warm up.
Provide them with feed and water.

 

[Don1072a]

She watches out for them or seems to. She scratches around and drinks water and they mimic her. When she lays down, they climb on her and under her.