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First time hatching Silkie chicks

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Hey fellow chicken enthusiasts! I’m on day 17 of my first adventure hatching Silkie chicks with my broody hen, and everything seems to be going cluck-tastic so far! To keep my feathered friends safe, I’ve set up a cozy separated area in my regular coop, but I also have a rabbit hutch available that could serve as a safe haven after the hatch. I’m torn between leaving them in the coop or moving them to the hutch post-hatching. I want to ensure they have space to explore while keeping them protected from the other chickens. Since these are Silkies, I’m curious if their unique traits affect my decision. Any advice from seasoned Silkie parents would be egg-citingly appreciated! Thanks a bunch!
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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