I want to move a hen with 6 chicks to a different coop. The chicks are 3 days old today. They are in a divided part of the main coop (w 10 chickens) because broody mama insisted on using a nest in that coop. The main coop is maxed out, and I want the new ones to live permanently in our ’blue’ coop which is empty. Its run can be closed off from the flock, so it is ideal for this situation. (Main coop is 9 X 5. Blue coop is 4 X 4. )
This hen’s eggs all quit, so I got these chicks and slipped them under her Fri. evening. I was so relieved it was a success. Yesterday morning I was beyond thrilled to see them bonding. I had to move them out of a high nest to a divided area right below. It was traumatic for them all and I didn’t know if it would disrupt the adoption but it didn’t. I hate to disturb them again. The chicks are bantams and very fast. Mama is outraged if I touch her or them.
btw she has used this blue coop before, when she hatched a single baby. It is very familiar to her. It is cooler and we have temps in the 100’s forecast For the next 2 wks. The coop and its run has easier access than their little apartment in the main coop.
If anyone has experience, tips, or advice, I’d appreciate it! THANKS!!!!
Sue
Violetta and her bantam EE babies:
![IMG_4904.jpeg IMG_4904.jpeg](https://www.backyardchickens.com/data/attachments/3550/3550279-0d9f21c3704d211bfb5b761456a33d6c.jpg)
This hen’s eggs all quit, so I got these chicks and slipped them under her Fri. evening. I was so relieved it was a success. Yesterday morning I was beyond thrilled to see them bonding. I had to move them out of a high nest to a divided area right below. It was traumatic for them all and I didn’t know if it would disrupt the adoption but it didn’t. I hate to disturb them again. The chicks are bantams and very fast. Mama is outraged if I touch her or them.
btw she has used this blue coop before, when she hatched a single baby. It is very familiar to her. It is cooler and we have temps in the 100’s forecast For the next 2 wks. The coop and its run has easier access than their little apartment in the main coop.
If anyone has experience, tips, or advice, I’d appreciate it! THANKS!!!!
Sue
Violetta and her bantam EE babies:
![IMG_4904.jpeg IMG_4904.jpeg](https://www.backyardchickens.com/data/attachments/3550/3550279-0d9f21c3704d211bfb5b761456a33d6c.jpg)