Can you throw together a broody coop with a private run? We did this with scrapes of wood, used hardware cloth for coop and chicken wire for run, door from coop to run can be closed and latched. Only had to buy some hardware for latches. Then once your chicks hatch, you can move mom and babies in their private area (our's is in the regular run so all can see each other through the chicken wire/ hardware cloth.) We use this as a grow out box after hen is done with chicks as well. Only did it once before (doing it again now) and it seems to work well. chicks are allowed out when they are big enough to fend for themselves. We also have a lot of home building in our area, and have had luck with contractors allowing us to "dumpster dive" for wood. Also pallets (free on Craig's list here) work well as does old wooden fencing (free on Craig's list here also). Good luck with whatever you decide is best for you and your chickens.
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