moving a broody hen

[wfwolfe]

hi everyone, new to the forum. I am new to having chickens and are learning. I have a hen I think has gone broody. she has been setting on the nest for the past two days. she has about 12 to 14 eggs. I have my chickens in a chicken tractor and have three hens and one rooster. I need to know if I need to move her to a separate coop or leave her in the coop on the chicken tractor. I do not see any signs that the others chickens are bothering her but I want her to be safe. thanks for any and all help.

frank

 

[Chirpy Chickens]

She should be okay until the chickens are hatching. Once they have hatched i would definitely separate her and her chicks just so the don't get accidentally squased. If the hen gets stressed she can accidentally hurt her chickens. Not to mention the other hens and rooster. But it depends on what breed they are cause i know with barnevelders the rooster helps to teach and look after the chickens. Good luck. Hope this helps and welcome to the forum.