One of my RIRs has been sitting on some eggs for a week. I candled them and 5 seem to be growing and one maybe not.
I am now thinking 2 weeks down the road and when they hatch (something about counting before hatching!!?).
What if a chick falls out of the nesting box? It is about a 12 inch drop. I am sure the drop itself will be fine. Will mom retrieve the chick?
I am reluctant to move mom and her clutch as it will distress her and may break her broodiness..
I could lock them all in the nesting box closer to the day, but mom would not get any water or food.
I am now thinking 2 weeks down the road and when they hatch (something about counting before hatching!!?).
What if a chick falls out of the nesting box? It is about a 12 inch drop. I am sure the drop itself will be fine. Will mom retrieve the chick?
I am reluctant to move mom and her clutch as it will distress her and may break her broodiness..
I could lock them all in the nesting box closer to the day, but mom would not get any water or food.
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