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They usually do in about 3 weeks, perhaps 4 in more extreme cases. I used to let mine run its course until I saw how crappy my hens were looking and read a few stories about people whose broody chickens died sitting in a nest box.

I would take those three remaining chicks from her if it doesn't seem she wants to raise them. I'd be afraid she'd squish them too since she already did that to two of them. I would think she'd be over it now or very soon. I wouldn't want her being broody yet another 3 weeks as that's not...