Should I move newly hatched chicks?

[mfsakc]

We've had chickens going on 10 years and I finally have a broody hen. We let her sit on 8 eggs. First two hatched last night. One ended up outside the nest box and didn't make it.
Hen is currently in the coop in a nest box.
I'm being advised, on another site, to move the healthy chick inside and others as they hatch until all have hatched. This is being recommended so as not to lose anymore chicks.
So my questions are:
Should I move the chicks and once all are hatched put them back under her? I have a separate coop I will be setting up for her and her chicks.
If I do move them, I guess I need to setup my brooder so they stay warm while we wait for the hatch to complete?

Thank you

 

[aesch]

I've had many broody hens and it's my experience that they will get off the eggs when they're ready. I put food and water for the chicks where they can find it and mom always teaches them what's what and what's not. If the eggs aren't viable she will kick them out one at a time but I've never had a hen lose a chick to neglect.

 

[mfsakc]

I've had many broody hens and it's my experience that they will get off the eggs when they're ready. I put food and water for the chicks where they can find it and mom always teaches them what's what and what's not. If the eggs aren't viable she will kick them out one at a time but I've never had a hen lose a chick to neglect.

thank you - Should I not be worried about having more chicks fall out of the nest box and die due to cold?

 

[mymilliefleur]

Can you move mama and babies to another location tonight? Do you have a dog crate or something that you can put them in?

 

[mfsakc]

Can you move mama and babies to another location tonight? Do you have a dog crate or something that you can put them in?

Hi, Yes and in fact that is exactly what I just finished doing. Mama, eggs and baby are back on a nest inside my xl dog crate inside the garage. Insulated underneath with several rugs. Food and water installed as well. Now we wait. Which is sooooooo hard!!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I would not remove newly hatched chicks from the broody. It is your responsibility that they have an appropriate place to brood so that doesn't happen or to check frequently for any that have left the nest.

 

[aesch]

I would not remove newly hatched chicks from the broody. It is your responsibility that they have an appropriate place to brood so that doesn't happen or to check frequently for any that have left the nest.

Of course first time moms make mistakes no matter how hard we try to do it right. That's what this group is for: positive encouragement and advise from those who've been there.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Hi, Yes and in fact that is exactly what I just finished doing. Mama, eggs and baby are back on a nest inside my xl dog crate inside the garage. Insulated underneath with several rugs. Food and water installed as well. Now we wait. Which is sooooooo hard!!!

I hope the rest of the eggs hatch well for you!