11ChickenGirl11
Chirping
When I was in our chickens' coop today to check on them about 30 minutes ago, I noticed that one of our two Australorps, Midnight, may be broody (She was inside one of the nest boxes and laying on 5 eggs). I reached under her and pulled out one of the eggs. When it put it back near her, she stretched her neck out and pulled the egg back underneath her. I was really excited about her chance at being broody but then our second Australorp, Shimmer, came near her and started squawking loudly. Midnight screeched and I pulled Shimmer away. I closed their mini run inside their larger run so Shimmer would not be able to disturb Midnight. After 10 minutes, I saw Midnight inside the mini run trying to get water so I opened it. Suddenly, Shimmer went inside and I was worried if she would try to break the eggs, however, she sat on them instead. I took out one of the eggs and put it next to Shimmer. She stretched her neck out and pulled the egg back underneath her as well!
Could someone please tell me if this is 'normal' behavior for broody hen(s)?
Thanks,
11ChickenGirl11
Could someone please tell me if this is 'normal' behavior for broody hen(s)?
Thanks,
11ChickenGirl11