My husband built this little thing to fit inside two of our nest boxes to accommodate our broody hen and her chicks that are due to hatch next week. We designed it so Mom can hop out when she needs to so she can eat and drink, but the chicks can't wander. I want to keep them contained and will put the chicks' feed and water in there, and will plan to leave them inside until they're big enough to go outside with Mom, probably a few days.
What do you think of this plan? I have never raised chicks before, so I am a total naif. I have 7 other hens in the coop with the mom. I am assuming the other hens won't try to go in and mess with her and her brood. Is that a fair assumption?
What do you think of this plan? I have never raised chicks before, so I am a total naif. I have 7 other hens in the coop with the mom. I am assuming the other hens won't try to go in and mess with her and her brood. Is that a fair assumption?