New hatchling unique situation

[kkendall]

I had a broody hen that just hatched an egg that isn't hers. The chickens was by itself this am when I checked the coop. It's 32 degrees outside sof I brought it in to keep it warm. Any advice?

 

[PeepersMama]

Has she ditched it? She should be sitting down so her chicks can sit under her to keep warm. If she was at some point then you could take baby back outside; chicks with mommies don't need as much heat as you'd think. If she quit, then I wouldn't let her hatch babies again - unless she is under a year old, younger hens that aren't toally mature yet tend to quit before the job is done.

 

[kkendall]

Thx!

 

[PeepersMama]

Let me know what happens!