to move or not to move

[1cutechick]

I have a broody silkie sitting on her egg in a nesting box 3-4 feet from the floor. No one is bothering her. If this is a viable egg, we should have a chickie about next Wednesday. My question is, due to the height off the floor, should I move the broody and egg to a nesting box on the floor?

 

[TheKindaFarmGal]

I'd move them once the chick has hatched. At this point, it's better not to risk her abandoning the nest.

 

[aart]

Maybe provide a floor nest for her and her chick to shelter in once they come off the nest. Chicks can fall a great height with no harm if bedding is sufficient under nest where they would land.