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Robin, Good point about the space thing. Maybe I should just move the nest into the dog crate and put it in a small wired-in area outside so Twinkie can move around a bit. I'm just worried that putting the crate on the ground so the chicks don't fall out will result in the bottom of the eggs...

Ok - so here's my plan: I'll move Twinkie and her babies into a huge clear plastic tub (I just happen to have one) and I'll put a wire top on it. I will locate the tub in a quiet corner of the house until the chicks hatch. I think once they hatch, I will set up a little yard made of wire for...

You mean you are just going to pick up the nesting material and eggs and move them (with the hen, of course)? How will you keep her in the bin? Will you put her food and water in there and also the food and water for the chicks? Sorry for all the dumb questions, but I don't want to mess...

Yikes, now I'm really getting nervous. I think maybe I need to move Twinkie and her eggs to a spare dog crate that I have and figure out something for a little run to go with it. If I put the chicks and Twinkie in a sectioned off space withing the main run so that Twinkie can get out, but the...

I was thinking the same thing, but I'm so afraid that I'll upset her and she'll stop setting. After waiting this long, and Twinkie working so hard, I would die if I did anyting to cause this hatch to fail. Can you tell I'm a little nervous and anxious? (Okay, a lot nervous and anxious!!)

Hi All, I'm new to the forum, but I've been reading your postings for the past year, since I got my first chicks from the feedstore. You guys are amazing with all of your knowledge and advice!!! I never dreamed having chickens could be so addictive, but it's nice to know it's not just me!!! I...