Where to put a broody hen (with chicks)

[kath19t]

So I have a broody hen and she is going to hatch chicks and ducklings. I’m not sure where to put her when she has the chicks and ducklings. Right now, she is just in the coop but that won’t work when the eggs hatch. I have a dog and I’m a bit worried that my dog could possibly hurt the chicks so I need and enclosed space. Any ideas?

 

[MGG]

So I have a broody hen and she is going to hatch chicks and ducklings. I’m not sure where to put her when she has the chicks and ducklings. Right now, she is just in the coop but that won’t work when the eggs hatch. I have a dog and I’m a bit worried that my dog could possibly hurt the chicks so I need and enclosed space. Any ideas?

Well, she probably can't raise chicks and ducklings together. I personally would take all of the ducklings once they hatched and brood them myself. Chicks are mean to ducklings usually and have injured mine before. You could build a little broody coop/run or try to keep the dog confined. I can't remember who built the broody coop on here. @Miss Lydia do you have any suggestions know anyone who might? I've sadly never had a broody. Also, welcome to BYC!

 

[kath19t]

Thanks! I actually have a duck and chicks I’m raising together, they get along really well. Lol. But, I haven’t ever tried hatching ducklings and chicks with a broody hen. Thanks for the warning! I’ll keep it in mind. I have a little pen that would be perfect for keeping the hen in but it’s currently in use by my other baby birds. I did find some fencing that I was thinking I could try to use too.