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Ginmary

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My silkie is brooding 3 Serama eggs. I put her in a nesting box we got at TS. She fills the entire box. When the eggs start to hatch (this coming weekend) will she get up or do they pip and zip while still under her? other hatches from other hens but were not around when it happened and they had more room in the boxes they were in.
 
The hen usually will raise her chest slightly to allow them more room but will not get up; that would chill the babies in this crucial stage. I hope your hatch goes well, and good luck!
 
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Update: 2 of 3 hatched. Still waiting on 1.
 

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