Can Bobs hatch & raise in pen?

[12 Ga.]

I have about 35 Bobs (25 female 10 males) left over from last year, and I was wondering if I they will hatch and raise chicks in pen. The pen I have them in now is on the ground (sand actually).

[Reeves]

Although anything is possible, I have to say very un-likely.
Even if so, it would be very likely the others would kill the chicks.

(the above info based on my own experience of my Bobs hatching their own)

[aKirA]

Yea although rare it is possible as proven in some threads on this forum. Even a male hatched the eggs cuz the hen left.

Giving the birds privacy and space seems to have best results.