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First time hatching Silkie chicks

First time hatching Silkie chicks
First time hatching Silkie chicks

Hi all,

I’m on day 17 with my broody Silkie hen (first time hatching), and everything seems to be going well so far.
Right now she’s in my regular coop (first photo), where I’ve made a small separated area (second photo).

I also have a rabbit hutch (last two photo’s) that I could use to keep the hen and chicks separate after they hatch.

I’m not sure what’s best:
Should I just leave them in the coop?
Or move them to the rabbit hutch after hatching?
I want to keep them safe from the other chickens, but also give them enough space to move around.
Since these are Silkies, I’m also wondering if that changes anything in terms of what’s best.
Any advice (especially from people with Silkies) would be really appreciated!
Thanks!

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