Why wont my chicken let me see the chicks :(

[chickenlover1211]

Hey guys and gals,

Just intrged as to why my chicken wont see me let the chicks there due today i can clearly hear at least one but if i can near her she clearly gets very agitated, ive decided just to leave her to it, is this normal though cause i would really love to see them go to there food and water and eat would put my mind at rest

cheers all

jamie

 

[chickflick]

She's just being a good mommy and protecting her chicks. Mommy will teach them how to eat and where the food and water is. It's amazing to watch and hear the different sounds she will use to "talk" to them. Have fun and enjoy!

 

[speckledhen]

Yep, she's doing her job well. I have one broody who is really fierce about her babies as they hatch and a few who let us do almost anything we want, so it does vary. Those are still great mothers, but they trust us alot, too.

 

[walkswithdog]

If the chicks are still damp bothering them will totally piss mine off. But all my chickens in general let me look once the babies are dry. Let the mother mother.

 

[Bookworm chick]

I also have new chicks just hatched last Saturday. They're bantams and their mother is REALLY protective. She fluffs herself up and looks like a miniature turkey and runs toward me when I put my hands in to change waterers or feeders. I know she doesn't hurt when she pecks, but I jump back just the same.
LOL

 

[Southerngirl]

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That's it EXACTLY ! Usually they will stay on the nest 2-3 days to let all the eggs hatch. Then they will start to move the babies out for food and water. We have one named DD (Demon Daughter) her mother was the original demon hen. She would scream and come off the nest at us, if she grabbed our arms or legs she would hold on and twist the skin. She has never lost a baby in all 3 times she has went broody. My husband says they were all just scared to die !!

She is an excellent mother to her babies too!