6 day old chick with broody mama

Lulu-vt

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What behavior should I expect from a lone 6 day old chick with her broody hen?

The chick is still constantly under the hen. I haven’t seen the hen teach her to drink or eat. Although that could be happened my obviously when I’m not there.

The chick chirps underneath her. I have never seen the chick walking around outside of mom.

Is this normal? I’m just not sure if mom is still broody and just sitting and not teaching?
 
The chick is staying warm. Are there still unhatched eggs in the nest?
I ended up taking them out. They had been there over 25 days. But there is a new development….
I ended up getting 6 freshly hatched chicks. Last night I snuck them under my three broody hens and took all their older eggs.
I was wanting more chickens without having to raise them in a brooder in my house. I hope it works. So far so good (next morning).
 

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