I have had several hens go broody over the years in all sorts of inappropriate places. I was able to move them successfully and they all hatched their chicks.
Like you said, some were better mothers than others. The last one escaped the enclosure with her chicks before they were big enough to care for themselves, and I was unable to coax them back in.
She had them out and about in the pen with the rest of the adults, and 3 of the 4 were stolen by crows within 2 days.
I thought the most useful part of your article was about giving the broody enough space to eat, drink and dust bathe away from the eggs. That is something I have never done (the dust bath), but will start right now with the lady I have out in the coop!
Thank you!
Like you said, some were better mothers than others. The last one escaped the enclosure with her chicks before they were big enough to care for themselves, and I was unable to coax them back in.
She had them out and about in the pen with the rest of the adults, and 3 of the 4 were stolen by crows within 2 days.
I thought the most useful part of your article was about giving the broody enough space to eat, drink and dust bathe away from the eggs. That is something I have never done (the dust bath), but will start right now with the lady I have out in the coop!
Thank you!
