Old hat to some on here but my three little boys and I are sitting glued to the incubator window watching button quail pop like popcorn!! **** they're cute!
That is all.... I had to tell someone!
I went out to feed and put the animals up for the evening. One of my Buff Rock hens was in a nesting box. Two other hens were pecking at her rear under her tail. I chased them off and realized the hen was bleeding. I lifted her up enough so that I could see where the blood was coming from. It...
Now I just have to pray they hatch! Set 2 dozen Silver Pencilled Rock Eggs this morning. I have wanted some of these forever! Fingers will be crossed for the next 21 days.....
I have a Muscovy hen that laid 15 eggs. She kicked 4 of the eggs out of the nest and settled down. She has been an exemplary momma so far. I could sleep in her nest, it is so clean and full of down. She is always very careful to cover her eggs when she leaves to feed. Her drake helps her roll...
Hi all!
I have a broody hen that is desparate to hatch something. My roo is still a baby and not ready to meet that obligation. I do however have ducks laying everywhere and am wondering if anyone has ever used a broody hen for duck eggs?
Yes New Mexico is part of the continental US! I've got lots of chickens and ducks. Found this site while looking for more. I've got the "chicken addiction"!