Moving Chickens into new coop Follow Up question

[ChickenDude12345]

Please Read all for Context-Thanks: I moved a broody hen into a new shed/coop next to my original coop since it is getting to small but decided that she stay in the new coop for a week in advance before my other flock of 9 chickens goes in. Before I move the whole flock I have to ventilate the coop. I have been keeping the door open with wire coving it for air flow. Can a broody incubate and raise chicks with the flock if two weeks of the incubation period is with the flock. There will be 6 nesting boxes and they are the little giant nesting boxes. Tuesday will be a week in the new coop by herself. Yesterday she broke out and rain back with the flock and my dad had to catch her and put her back and she immediately went back in the nest box on her own. Will this set up work or will the other chickens destroy the nest. If you need any more information please ask need advice. Thanks in advance

 

[sourland]

I would be tempted to allow her to hatch the chicks before adding the rest of the flock to the coop.

 

[ChickenDude12345]

I would be tempted to allow her to hatch the chicks before adding the rest of the flock to the coop.

If the flock doesn’t see her for the incubation period will they be mean to the chicks. Never had experience with that behavior

 

[sourland]

A lot depends on her position in the pecking order and the strength of her maternal instinct. Given enough space hens can readily raise chicks in the flock. In restricted areas problems are more common, and it is sometimes necessary to raise them away from the flock - not the preferable method.

 

[ChickenDude12345]

I am going to set up a run/fence outside the coop. My chickens never come in the coop during the day except to lay eggs so I don’t believe she would have many problems but I’m not sure.

 

[ChickenDude12345]

A lot depends on her position in the pecking order and the strength of her maternal instinct. Given enough space hens can readily raise chicks in the flock. In restricted areas problems are more common, and it is sometimes necessary to raise them away from the flock - not the preferable method.

I am going to set up a run/fence outside the coop. My chickens never come in the coop during the day except to lay eggs so I don’t believe she would have many problems but I’m not sure.