Have 2 golden brahmas at 8 weeks old and want to know what sex they are. The darker one has longer legs a more developed comb and dark feathers. The one I think is a hen is light brown and stands more like a hen. Photos below.
Yeh well the hen is isolated and has easy access to food and water and it certainly hasn't been cold here. Tho it's Ireland so it hasn't been overly warm either lol. Very disappointed as it's my second unsuccessful attempt at hatching 6 eggs each time. Guess I've learned my lesson about buying...
Well here it's 12 noon on Saturday and it hit 21 days at 9am Friday. Well that's the time the eggs were placed. I'm tempted to have a peak for pips but.might try not to disturb. Thanks
I have a broody sitting on eggs and it's day 22. Are there any signs I can look for they may be hatching as I'm beyond impatient. This morning she has two eggs poking out from under her about half the eggs exposed. She at no stage has had any that were visible. Is this a sign of anything?
My Silkie has been sitting 4 weeks now (3 of those on eggs of which none have hatched) would it be cruel to give her another batch of fertile eggs? I reckon sitting and getting a few chicks would be better than forcing her out of broodiness.
Thanks for the reply. Well I haven't heard any cheeping but where she is its hard to hear anything as there's a pigeon and starling nest nearby that have plenty of cheeps. I candled on day 21 and it's completely dark with no visible air gap. Perhaps she used.up the air gap and died. Thanks for...
Out of 6 eggs I gave my broody only one has shown to be viable. Today is day 24 and I'm not holding out much hope. What stage should I give up on it. Any advice on getting my hen out of being broody? Would it be cruel to.give her more eggs and let her sit on?