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[stump69]

I've got 12 hens one is sitting on eggs starting to hatch do I leave them under hen or do I need to get them out as they hatch and put them under light

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

BYC has a very useful learning center

Good luck with your hatch

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

As long as momma is taking care of the babies or has proven to be a good broody in the past, you can let her raise them. She can do a better job that a brooder can. But it is entirely up to you. I would watch her and make sure she is doing her job. As long as all is going well, let her do her thing with them. Make sure her nest is low to the ground so the babies don't fall out of the nest. Keep food and water close by so the babies don't have far to go to eat or drink and feed them a flock raiser or starter feed. No layer feed for the babies or momma. (she won't need layer feed for many weeks) If the other birds are bothering momma and babies, you might section off her area so she has her privacy.

Enjoy this hatch with momma and babies and welcome to our flock!

 

[stump69]

Thanks these are not her eggs but I will keep eye on her

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X2 what TwoCrows said, as long as she is doing a good job, let her be. There are some nice articles in the Learning Center on broody hens you might like ie https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/guide-to-letting-broody-hens-hatch-and-raise-chicks