I agree Pete...but for two years I have had to nix trips because I owned a horse and worked at the barn to pay for him. Working there was a six-day-a-week job. So, when I sold my horse so that Hubby and I could spend more time together, I didn't foresee our first trip being planned the same time as a hatching clutch :-(. Hubby wasn't happy when I told him that I didn't think I could go because of hatching chickens (turkey hen took over the brooding of chicken eggs). He never has had my love of chickens! I appreciate your input. I will move them as soon as possible so that I can be here in case of any negative issues in the beginning. Thanks again, Bonnie
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> Well Bonnie ...first thing is your hubby picked a poor time take a trip
> :-( It is always a bad thing to move any hen and nest but just prior
> to hatching could prove a disaster. I have heard of extremes like hens
> moved and killing chicks...to ignoring them to all being just fine. If
> you do decide to move the nest do it eat night and with as little noise/
> light as possible. Use as large a cage as you can find .... Plus have
> your caregiver watch her closely and remove chicks if they are in
> danger. Good luck. Hope to hear good news when you return.
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> Pete
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