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    Broody Hen Thread!

    WooHooo! Another broody! Now I get to choose which eggs to hatch. When you are picking ferile eggs to hatch from your flock, what things do you look for? Last time I just really picked 4 eggs at random from that day. This time I plan to include 2 eggs from my ee and maybe 1 or 2 others...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    My chicks are 2 weeks old and their mama is doing a great job taking care of them. She's been taking them outside regularly and even stands up to my dog when she gets too close. How long do hens usually take care of the chicks? How young is too young for them to be on their own if she lets...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Zaxby's2 : Quote: Awwwww.... What kind is the hen? And I think she's a bantam RIR or production red. I'm less excited about pruebred chickens and don't have the space to separate and breed. So my flock is a barnyard mix. I went to a local farmer who had lots of chickens and picked...
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    My broody hen Annabelle hatched her first clutch yesterday! I have 3 dark chicks and 1 yellow chick, from my mixed flock with a barred rock roo. Too cute!
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Candled the 4 eggs under my broody banty last night! All look like they are developing. This is my first hatch, I'm so excited! Mama has food and water very close to her and I can tell she's been eating and drinking. But she was pretty bony last night when I picked her up. It's only a week...
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