We currently have 4 KC hens that are all broody - only 1 will leave the nest at a time, while the other 3 sit on the eggs. We pulled 6 eggs, candeled them for viability & then put them in the incubator. 3 have hatched & I am wondering if I put them back with the broody hens if they will take...
Sorry...after reading my post I realized I should clarify that I candeled the eggs & pulled 6 viable for the incubator. The rest that showed progress I put back in the nest (about 2 dozen)!
Hi, my question is if anyone has experience with broody KC hens? We have 4 very broody in the coop, with 6 inches of snow on the ground! We pulled 6 & put them in the incubator. 3 have hatched. The BIG question is can I put the ducklings back with the broody hens? Will they care for them or am I...