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Is there any reason not to take the baby chicks from hen once they are hatched?
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∙ 10y ago
There are a lot of reasons TO TAKE the chicks from the hen. However, it is kind of fun to watch the hen with her chicks, if you have the room to isolate them from the flock.
A few reasons to take chick from hen:
- Make sure chick gets adequate nourishment
- Keep chicks safe from larger birds
- Keep chicks isolated for their protection
- Reduce exposure of chicks to avian diseases/viruses/bacteria until they are older and able to handle the exposure
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