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  1. dancingbear

    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    Quote: Good hypothesis. I think my hen-raised birds are more predator savvy, and better suited as mothers when their turn comes, too. But even my hen raised ones, though not especially friendly, aren't afraid of us, except for the 2 with the 'hysterical gene" as previously noted. You should...
  2. dancingbear

    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    Of 29 hens and 2 roos, we only have one that's actually a pet, who likes to be picked up. I have several that stand on my feet, many that will eat of of my hand, only 2 that get wild and freaked out when I try to pick them up. I think it's what I call "the hysterical gene". Some have it, some...
  3. dancingbear

    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    I don't really care if my hens don't want to be cuddled. I don't raise them as pets, so that makes a difference. I raise chickens for eggs and the excess roos go to the freezer, when I get too many hens, I sell a few layers. We have a small farm, and right now we have 31 grown chickens, 7...
  4. dancingbear

    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    Quote: Yep. That's exactly right. They don't even have to be the same species. But place the eggs you want her to hatch under her all at the same time, so they hatch close together. It's also a good idea to mark the eggs with the date you set them, so you can easily tell any new eggs that...
  5. dancingbear

    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    I've heard of instances where a mother hen attacked her own chicks, but this is very unusual. I've been raising chickens for a long, long time. I've had lots of moms hatch eggs. I've seen a new mom attack chicks that belong to other hens, but not the ones she hatched herself. I've had hens raise...
  6. dancingbear

    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    Quote: I'd be sure and mark the eggs, in case other hens crowd in and lay more eggs in her nest. that way, you know which ones to remove. The reason for separating a broody from the rest of the flock is to keep other hens from laying eggs in her nest, and to reduce chances of eggs being broken...
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