Hen Out Of Box More Often

[pebblz72 0]

Hi, I have a hen who has 3 babies, ages 10, 7 & 5 days who all seem to be growing beautifully so far, but I have noticed that the hen has started spending more time out of her box. Is this normal or has she had enough?

This is my 1st lot of babies & I have no idea what to expect so any help would be great!

 

Debbie

[**KAZ** 0]

As the babies start to feather up the Mums spend more time out of the box so maybe its a little soon. BUT you may just be noticing when you are there and if she hears you and expects you to be looking she will get out of the box.

[pebblz72 0]

Thanks for that Kaz,

Could the warmer weather also mean she doesn't need to be in there as much?

I did notice that although she is out, she is not very far away for very long & pops her head in quite often.

She is a 1st time mum & I have only been checking in the box once a day(fighting the desire to check every 5 mins of course!) to make sure she doesn't get too upset.

I hope this isn't too much for me to check?

 

Debbie

[**KAZ** 0]

Thanks for that Kaz,

Could the warmer weather also mean she doesn't need to be in there as much?

I did notice that although she is out, she is not very far away for very long & pops her head in quite often.

She is a 1st time mum & I have only been checking in the box once a day(fighting the desire to check every 5 mins of course!) to make sure she doesn't get too upset.

I hope this isn't too much for me to check?

 

Debbie

You are doing all the right things and so it seems is the new Mum....all good. :rofl: