That is, almost certain, not going to work. Not even with a co-broody.
The chick inside is not much chick yet now. Researcher claim they don’t feel pain til day 13 (killing males in the egg) .
So I think this egg only has a chance if you buy an incubator and a heat plate. & are willing to...
There are plenty of breeds who are known to have good broodies (good sitters and good mamma’s).
Of course there is no guarantee, that they will. And the other way around happens too (a hen from a breed known for not getting broody, going broody).
When I want chicks, I wait till spring and lay...
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The breeds name is Barnevelder. Named after a place where the breed is developed in the Netherlands about 10 miles from where I live.
Sounds like broody. She must have thought you want her to nest right there. 🤣
Are you sure you want her to hatch chicks now, in late autumn? Don’t let her sit...
I locked my chickens up in the run at 17:00 h because I had an appointment. When I came back at 18:30 h there was not one chicken hanging around. They all roosted very early today, before sunset (18:49 h today). Not very cloudy, no rain.
Normally all the oldies roost early, around sunset, and...
Theres not a whole lot of soy in the organic feed I give my chickens. Its 100% plant based with some additives to make it balanced.
Is it GMO (poisoned) soy where you refer to? Eating soy directly or eating eggs from chickens who get GMO soy?
Fyi: In my country GMO soy its not allowed directly...
I don’t have a rooster either. So?
There is another option.
Some of my chickens go broody once in a while (spring & summer). Buying fertile eggs from a breeder is the way to go for me. Cockerels have to go before March when they start to crow real early.
Until recently it was forbidden to add animal protein in any chicken feed in my country. I think the governmental department (food) ordered it after the mad cow disease. The proteins come from seeds, corn, soy and peas. Today some feed contain fish or insects.
The organic feed I buy still has...
I have 1 hen with about the same mahogany colouring. She is the one who always comes to the back door to check if it is feeding time or time for an extra treat. The laziest forager of the Glock. :gig
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My Iphone accepts flock, and shows the alternatives: flocking and flocks...
Im kind a flabbergasted with these price tags. I really don’t like this whole chick on transport business. Expensive and probably traumatising for the chicks. It’s not allowed where I live. Unless the buyer or seller drives or accompanies the ride.
Usually I buy hatchery eggs for €1.00 to...