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I read that is the flock sinces a sickly hen or chick they will try to kill it to protect the flock from diseases [even though they dont...

I have used my dog kennels and I did, I went out to the storage container and got the small one [ I have all 3 sizes] this was 4pm...

Which is why I use big dog kennels. Close for safety. This damned hen is on my porch. Couldn't move ... Will next week, to the barn...

your not kidding--- this is work, I have been having to fight the flock off, For some reason they all wanted to get in the brooding...

So, hen and 2 chicks huddled and off nest. Checked 2 eggs...one liquid and I tossed, other chirping and pipping. I picked up hen, took...

I bought some hobbles off Amazon that I keep on hand now. Basically tiny hair elastics with a leg separator. More elegant version of...

yes, that is what the article said and what I have read over the years

This is a good read https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/raising-chicks-with-mother-hen/

2chicks...2 eggs...mom on nest. 🥰🤔

she hasnt moved since 2pm yesterday when I made her get off to poop. I wouldn't make them get up. That's just me though, she knows what...

I wouldn't make them get up. That's just me though, she knows what she's doing. Odd fact. Normally they have that one huge poop at...

Spraddle leg is easy fix. Make little hobbles that hold legs in position. Earlier it's attended to, faster it fixes.

chick #3 has Spraddle Leg https://the-chicken-chick.com/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it/

If these last 3 eggs aren't more than 48 hrs behind, they should pip and no issues. This is when 2 setting helps. Switch eggs and...

I had to move broody hen #2, she keeps wanting to come to the rescue when the chicks 🐥 cherp