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Thank you so much for the prompt reply. I did think this might happen therefore I will take your advice and re-introduce her carefully to her sisters after six weeks and then 12 weeks for the chicks.

When my Broody Pekin bantam hen was encouraged off the nest today, after three days solid sitting she was attacked by the cockerel and other hen. Is this normal after only three days away from them ? She is sitting in a small brooding hut and pen parallel to the main coupe. Before going broody...