Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

Here’s my mumma who I tricked into going broody. Due to her love of foraging and intense desire to feed her 5 hatched chicks, 3 got left in the shell. But the ones now are healthy and strong at 2 weeks old tomorrow!
 

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With my Easter hatch coming soon, I've been hoping for a broody. A very unlikely candidate started hanging out in the nest box for a few days and is now grumbling at me.

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It's my golden Spitzhauben, Sprinkles. They are not considered a broody breed. I wonder what kind of mother she will be.

A friend has had several Spitzhaubens who have gone broody, but I've never experienced it here. For me, it's always been the little bantams. It will be fun to watch a big-time forager teach her babies.
What a crazy cool mumma chicken! She has that look in her eye!!
 
Martha went broody over a week ago, and after two days I slid three eggs under her (3/18) and removed the faux egg. She was inconsistent on the nest the next two days, so I slid a couple more eggs underneath her on the 22nd. Yes, I know, staggered.

Candling is inconclusive so I will check again in a few days.

I've not done brooding in the coop before, I'm certain it will be a learning experience!
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Martha went broody over a week ago, and after two days I slid three eggs under her (3/18) and removed the faux egg. She was inconsistent on the nest the next two days, so I slid a couple more eggs underneath her on the 22nd. Yes, I know, staggered.

Candling is inconclusive so I will check again in a few days.

I've not done brooding in the coop before, I'm certain it will be a learning experience!
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Martha is gorgeous. All broody hens look so content
 
Martha went broody over a week ago, and after two days I slid three eggs under her (3/18) and removed the faux egg. She was inconsistent on the nest the next two days, so I slid a couple more eggs underneath her on the 22nd. Yes, I know, staggered.

Candling is inconclusive so I will check again in a few days.

I've not done brooding in the coop before, I'm certain it will be a learning experience!
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Hoping Martha is an excellent broody for you! She definitely looks cozy in that nest
 

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