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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I hope they hatch.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I know. My chickens are certainly my pets, or else when they decided lay only a couple eggs a day and eat the rest I would have gotten rid of them. I hope all your eggs hatch and you get some really healthy, cute chicks!
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I'm so sorry. That is really hard.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    The egg could contaminate the others, which would be my main concern. I've had dirty eggs hatch, but usually they got dirty later in development. You could try brushing away from of the dirt, or even attempt scrubbing it with a damp cloth, but this removes the protective layer on the outside...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Amazing picture! Have you considered adding it to the BYC calendar contest?
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    So cute.
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    Incredible! That is amazing! I've about heard hens do it before, but I wasn't really sure if it was true or not. It just goes to show how smart the momma hens are.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Congrats!
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    That's a great name. I hope she gets all her strength back and does wonderfully.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Congrats on the chicks! Save-a-chick helped our preemie chicks survive and thrive. Before they couldn't even lift their necks and barely open their eyes, now they are running around and doing great.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    They are so cute!
  12. GitaBooks

    Broody Hen Thread!

    So cute!
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    That doesn't sound normal. She may be too hot, too cold, sick, or injured. She may also be somewhat lonely, though cheeping constantly is a sign of a problem.
  14. GitaBooks

    Broody Hen Thread!

    I have one hen that can be moved almost anywhere and will stay on her eggs, but none of the other ones take to being moved well and will get off the eggs. It depends on the individual. Best of luck!
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Oh, sorry, I was confused. Yes, it is very hard to tell male reptiles from females.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I'm not sure about chickens, but parrots are regularly DNA tested to determine gender since you can't tell them apart externally. Some people test chickens as well, I heard they do it with silkies since they are difficult to tell apart.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    A birds gender is determined by genetics, if you test their blood you can tell if they are male or female. Some reptiles, however, develop into a male or a female by temperature. I hear that you cannot test their blood to determine gender when they are young, since it isn't in their DNA.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    I find that hens will break-up if moved, so I would wait until after they hatch. If your flock is a calm flock, the chicks and momma can remain with them, but if you have more aggressive birds, it may be best to separate them the first few days or weeks. I have one hen that tends to attack young...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    The hen will likely stay on the eggs a few days, then get up to feed her chicks. It is best to let her get up after a day and take the rest if they aren't going to hatch for a while, as it gives her a chance to stretch, feed, and teach her chick the ways of a chicken. However, chicks don't have...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Congrats! I can't wait to see the babies!
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