I walked out to check on my broody hen this morning (tomorrow is day 21) and I found 1 baby out of the shell squished and one already pipped but she keeps picking and pecking at it every time it makes a sound. I dont know what to do. It's in the high 90s here today
Sorry it took so long for an update. It's been crazy around here. Lola had 7 babies, 4 girls and 3 boys. BUT she rejected the entire litter. She tried stomping, biting, everything she could to get rid of them. Even burying one. I have been so heartbroken. We did everything we could for the...
Y'all!!! I'm so EXCITED !!! Went out today to check on her and she's full speed gathering stuff for her bed!! Barely touched her food, tootie is super swollen too. We're getting ready for babies!!!
Gave Lola a blanket today to see what she would do..... She fluffed it up and laid down and used it for a pillow..lol Poor girl is miserable but she's starting to fill up with milk! This evening I went to check on her and she was making these strange grunts. They came like hiccups, but it was...
These pics are from yesterday and last night. She started building a nest outside her house by the gate which is weird to me. But she has gotten a solid milk line over the past couple days!! She won't let anyone near the pen except for me. Just going on what everyone has told me I dont think it...
As of now, no babies yet. She has been getting grouchy towards people which is totally out of character for her. And I think she has started nesting. Her blanket was folded up nice and neat(kinda looked like a dog bed) and the next morning it was all balled up. Last night she was fluffing her...
Not anywhere close. She was laying in her bed, got up to use the bathroom, when she was finished she got back up and walked around a minute and laid back down. She's otherwise acting normal. I didnt know if maybe that's her getting lazy before delivery or what