We breed Buff Orpington chickens using broody hens to hatch and nurture the chicks.

This video tracks how chicks develop in their first 3 weeks after hatching. Their size and care needs change significantly over this period of time, and most significantly their mobility. They start with very restricted mobility and in 3 weeks can use their wings to jump/fly reasonable heights.

We have had to take all of this development into account before choosing the best nest site for the broody hen to hatch and raise her chicks.