Peahen hatched chicks. My pee and hats checked for the first time last night. She is on a nest about 3 foot off the ground. Should I move her to the

[agblandry]

I have a Peahen that hatched for chicks last night. She’s on a nest approximately 3 foot off the ground. Should I move her and the chicks to a nest on the ground and put out water and starter feed that the chicks can reach? Also two mature males in the same general area, will they intentionally do harm to the baby chicks?

 

[nuthatched]

@casportpony
I think they should have been moved before they hatched but youight be able to now, yes, add food and water.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I would bring them down.

 

[rjmyooper]

Hello and Welcome. She will want to stay where she's at. Can you build something in front of her? Something soft for the youngins to land on?

 

[janiedoe]

Hello, welcome to BYC, and Congratulations!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! I had peafowl years ago and loved them. India blue is the only color phase I like. Good luck with you birds.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! We're glad that you popped in and joined us, and we hope that you enjoy your stay.
I would bring them down in case one of the chicks falls and can't flutter back up to its mother. Always have feed and water accessible to your birds, no matter how young or old your birds are, and especially with a mother and babies. I don't know how peacocks tend to treat other chicks, but I would personally try to separate the mother and babies from the males, just in case.
Good luck with your birds, and may God bless you.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!

 

[Isadora]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community.