You'll never believe what I found at Wal Mart! Update #36 *Pics*

[cthrash1]

Since hubby wants to name her Marty you can call her Marty Wal

 

[cyanne]

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I've got to ask - why wouldn't you just let her sit on the egg? Seems as though she's been traumatized enough, if she's got momma instincts then let her follow them. Isn't a mama chicken better than an incubator?

I didn't make her get up to take it from her or anything, she just stood up when she saw me and she didn't react at all when I reached in so I don't think she is actually 'broody.' Even if she was, though, I don't think I'd want to let her hatch eggs just yet until she's fully recovered. She's got enough stress on her body just healing and regrowing all of those feathers. I've never had a broody before, but from what I've read the hatching takes its own toll even on a healthy hen as they hardly get up even to eat, drink, or poo.

 

[Lunachick]

Good luck with your new found hen, she sounds like a real trooper!

 

[hatchaholic]

Good luck with her. I can't wait to see pics when her feathers come back in...