No, if the mother is all ready cooing to them and acting as a mother should, she will not reject them if you hold them. I've never raised chicks under a broody, but in a regular brooder they can be handled quite a bit--I handled mine about two to three times a day, but probably could have done more. Just keep your sessions short--they need to stay warm for the first few days of life! Good luck with them! Oh, and a big
We have to have pics!! U have to have at least 10 posts b4 u can put pics up so u better get started!! Congrats on the new fuzzy butts!!