New to chicks.

[woody6565]

I have a hen who went broody and sat on eggs. They hatched Saturday 6/28/14. I had put her in a hutch that is up off the ground to sit and hatch the eggs. She has been separated from the rest of the flock sense she started sitting. When should I take her and the chicks out of hutch. How long should I leave them out. When should I introduce them back to the rest of the flock. Any advice would be helpful thanks. This is the first chicks I have had.

 

[iwiw60]

Keep her and the chicks isolated to themselves for now. Other members of your flock might peck them and it could get bloody. Your broody will take good care of them, rest assured! She'll keep them in tow and let them know when they can venture out..it's usually at 2-3 weeks when that occurs. Around 5 weeks of age the broody will begin distancing herself from the chicks to let them know they're on their own.
Here's a page with great info:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/search?q=broody+hatch

Go down about half-way on the page and you'll find the section on broodies/chicks after hatch.

Good luck and keep us updated!!

 

[shane c]

Hi all im also new to chicks got 5 hy line browns 7 days old today

 

[3riverschick]

Hi all im also new to chicks got 5 hy line browns 7 days old today

Hi shane c and

,
Congrats on your chicks! So glad they are doing well! Lots of chicken
people to chat with here. I'm sure you will find other Hy line Brown fanciers!
Best Regards,
Karen and the Light Sussex

 

[shane c]

My uncle used to keep light sussex and leghorns