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Out of dozens of broodies I have had one mom "ween" as early as yours. She was a co parent of a second set and stayed a bit longer the second time, but no where near as attentive as the other mom. As far as what the chicks did? They took advantage of others sitting on eggs (Silkies) and found...

I have had many broodies. They do vary in the time they stay with the chicks. I have had one abandon around 2 weeks. Even though it was still freezing temperatures at night the chicks were fine. Most start the separation around 6 weeks. Time of year normally affects this some. It usually...

I have had (2 now)many broodies. I have left them in the flock, but more often I give them a cage inside of the coop. When left where others can access the nest the daily pushing from hens who want to lay in the nest has shook eggs enough to stop development. I had a low ranking hen setting...