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MMelnich replied to the thread Never had a broody hen.This is my fear so I want to be proactive. Extending the coops is not an option
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MMelnich replied to the thread Never had a broody hen.I really appreciate your advice. Very very much!
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MThe problem is that moving her nest might be enough to make her abandon the eggs. I wouldn’t move her until after they hatch. They won’t...
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MMelnich replied to the thread Never had a broody hen.Ridge runner- I already know that the hen coop is not equipped to handle 4 hens and potentially 12 chicks- I have a great big house for...
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MGood chance that it is. That dot should be even more visible by day 7 and the blood vessels will be quite obvious. Best of luck on your...
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MThis is my first time hatching eggs and patience is unfortunately not one of my virtues. we are on day 3. Is this a start of something?
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MMelnich replied to the thread Never had a broody hen.That was my thought too. Im Sure I’ll get a rooster and as long as he’s nice to everyone he can stay :)
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MMelnich replied to the thread Never had a broody hen.My other concern is my coop is only meant for 4-6 birds. There really isn’t room in there for chick feed and waterer… not to mention...
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MMelnich replied to the thread Never had a broody hen.Thank you for the reassurance. Like I said this is the legit first time I’ve ever had a broody hen. I’ve never owned a rooster so I’ve...
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MMelnich replied to the thread Never had a broody hen.I have a ramp for them… you’re saying they should be able to go in and out with mom no problem? I just worry about them falling along...
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MHere’s my dilemma. 10 years raising hens (no rooster ever) I have a very broody hen…. I’m thrilled to have her! Picked up some...
