Broody hen attacked by cockerel and other hen after only three days away from them

[Chicken whisperer]

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 she’s always been the middle hen in the three, so she’s always been quite capable of looking after herself.

When I want her to come out and eat every day, should I keep the other hens and the Cockrell away from her or will this cause problems once her chicks are hatched?.

Thanks everyone.

 

[chrismahon]

After 3 days separation she is seen as an outsider and will remain so, which isn't unusual as I've seen hens raised together from hatching attack each other after 24 hours. She will have to be introduced as if she was a completely new chicken to the flock, which is going to be difficult. Note that broodies must be lifted off the nest every day and taken to food and most importantly water, otherwise they can fatally dehydrate or suffer crippling injury to their legs.

The chicks will need to be kept separate from the main flock until at least 12 weeks (when they can defend themselves) but the broody can be separated from them at 6 weeks and reintroduced carefully. Unfortunately you may well have very difficult times ahead. Read the thread entitled "what's the best way to introduce new chicks to the flock" which is number 10 down in the Latest Posts list.

 

[Chicken whisperer]

After 3 days separation she is seen as an outsider and will remain so, which isn't unusual as I've seen hens raised together from hatching attack each other after 24 hours. She will have to be introduced as if she was a completely new chicken to the flock, which is going to be difficult. Note that broodies must be lifted off the nest every day and taken to food and most importantly water, otherwise they can fatally dehydrate or suffer crippling injury to their legs.

The chicks will need to be kept separate from the main flock until at least 12 weeks (when they can defend themselves) but the broody can be separated from them at 6 weeks and reintroduced carefully. Unfortunately you may well have very difficult times ahead. Read the thread entitled "what's the best way to introduce new chicks to the flock" which is number 10 down in the Latest Posts list.

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.