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Building a proper chicken coop will ensure that all predators are fenced out and keeping your chickens safe. Beware that the fence may not be strong enough to hold against some big predators such as foxes which may be able to push down some flimsy fence.

It could take anywhere from a few hours to around 3 days. Best is to let nature take its course and not to assist in anyway. When you assist the chick by pricking the shell, it could damage some vessels and may do more harm to it. Otherwise watching the chick hatch is a wonderful experience. Enjoy! ...

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