That’s very helpful information, Thankyou for that . I always have shell grit in their coop for the hens , I did notice that the chicks weren’t interested in it .
Most of them seem to be not laying at the moment . The remaining chicks that I kept are still a while off that stage . The black...
Thankyou so much for that , I was concerned that it wouldn’t be enough protein etc for the hens and also might affect their egg production.. now that I know that I’ll give my still broody hen some more eggs to hatch ( after she has had a rest )
Yes do it !
I was exactly in the same boat as you with a broody hen and decided to give it a go with some fertile eggs that a friend gave me as I had no rooster in my flock .
I put 6 eggs under her and had success with 4 hatching .
I was so nervous and looking back now I was probably over...
Thankyou for that , I was hoping it was the other way around ! My husband and I have been looking for any tell tale signs as to what they were , what are the distinguishable signs that you look for ? 😊
Thankyou ! 😊
I have 3 hy- line brown hens and a black Australorp hen . The black hen was broody so I was given fertile eggs for her , thought it would be lovely for her to experience being a mum and also add to our little flock
Thankyou so much for the warm welcome!
I have a broody hen who has hatched some fertile eggs that I put under her and the chicks are now 10 weeks old . I’ve been trying to guess their genders since day 1 though I haven’t had any success .
I would be extremely grateful to hear what you all think 😊
Hi I’m new here and this is my first posting so hopefully I’m doing it correctly!
I have a broody hen that has recently hatched some fertilized eggs that I put under her , they are now 10 weeks old and I’ve been trying to guess their genders since day one with no success.
If anyone could tell...
Hi to all , I’ve just joined though I’ve been looking at this group and reading other threads for information for quite some time .
Looking forward to being an active member and participating now !