This is my 1st broody hen. She is on day 19. I have her separated from flock, but she's in a large, deep basket. The babies will nof be able to get in and out. Should I move her and eggs to a different basket now before they hatch?
My hen's eggs are due to hatch in 2 days (day 21). Now she is in a deep basket which the babies would not be abke to get in and out. Should I move her and her eggs to a more " baby friendly" box now or wait until they hatch? We work, so I probably won't be here when they hatch. This is my...
Should I see chick movement when canlding eggs at 7 days? They are light brown eggs. I can see dark areas. Never done.this before, but they don't look loke any videos I've seen.
My Buff Orpington is setting. I tryed to move her to new nesting box, but didnt like that idea. I went out 2 1/2 hours later and she had moved to old nest and the eggs were cold. I put them back with her. Will they still hatch after being cold. Is day 5.
I think my 1 yr old Buff is getting broody. Not sure how or if I should let her raise chick. How long does ir takw for eggs to hatch? Can I lwave just a couple of eggs undwr her? Help!
I have new babies in the house now. Won't be belong before they will join the big girls and Fabio, the man of the chicken house. He is a sweetie!
Thanks again! It is nice to have someone to talk to!
Thanks for information. I definitely need professional advice!
I also have 4 Barred rocks and a RIF I raised from checks last spring I don't have any problems with them. Even through the winter I averaged 7 eggs a day from 9 hens without artifial light.
I probably do need to slack off a...
Thank you so much! That makes me feel much better. This is my first year to have chickens, so I don't know much about this egg laying business! As long as they're not sick, I don't care about the eggs!
I have 4 2 year old White Leghorns who layer all winter, but now are laying while still on the roost and the eggs,have no shell. What can I do? Feed layer feed and oster she'll available at all times.