Very helpful as I have my first broody hen sitting on some eggs in a far corner of the coop and not in the nest box. The bossy hen I have probably wouldn’t let her sit in the nest box so she found another place out of reach of my “egg collecting hand”.
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I'm a hatch by broody enthusiast. I've watched, and managed when necessary, lots of hatchings.
This article explains how it all happens very well. I particularly like the author mentioning something about how the 'natural' integration process works, although sometimes I have had to provide some assistance when the home coops have ramps.
Read this, have faith in your hens and chuck the incubator in the bin.
Pretty much a step by step guide on having a broody raise chicks. (Though I'm sure the broody doesn't need it ) Well organized and easy to understand. Another excellent article.
Great article, what I’ve experienced with suddenly all these broodies this year in my flock, I wish I’ve read this earlier to have avoided some eggs and chicks casualties.