how long do we leave hen with her newly hatched chicks

[CarolynEarley]

We live in Crete. Our first chicks should start to hatch today from our broody hen Clucky. How long do we leave the chicks with her when they hatch before we separate her from them and put her back with the others please? The weather is warm here and does not drop lower than 12 degrees at the moment even over night.

 

[foxy]

Personally I would wait until she decides, this is normally around 8 weeks plus. You will see her impatience grow with them interspersed with the odd peck!

 

[CarolynEarley]

thanks ☺