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  1. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Just gave Lizzie 14 eggs...
  2. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    My Wyandotte was a horrible broody! Flaky. And when she realized everyone else had chicks but her, she went on a kill mission. Fortunately she only got two babies before I realized.
  3. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    My broodies usually start hatching on day 20. I thought it was maybe just how Betty hatched, but Brunhilda started hatching today on day 20 also.
  4. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Raisins work great for this
  5. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    IF it were me, I would push her out for a walk with the chicks and clean the area. Check the eggs for movement. If you have a problem moving her, I've found a towel can work and the chicks will follow. That doesn't sound like a sanitary environment for the babies.
  6. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    If she is the dominant hen they will respect her and the chicks' space or I am sure pay the price. None of the other chickens dare go near Betty's babies.
  7. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    To the last question get a little mason jar waterer and put it on a something sturdy on the floor near the nest. like a block of 2x4 or a couple of bricks. Just high enough to keep shavings out but low enough for the chicks.
  8. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Well Cochins are a little mellower than RIRs. But, it always depends on your particular situation and flock.
  9. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Betty, the avatar, is a wonderful mother. She's a Langshan/Sussex mix. She sticks to the nest and gets up once a day for a breather. She let's me check on the eggs and doesn't peck or scream. And when they hatch she teaches them everything they need to know. She's also the boss so integration is...
  10. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Each hen is different. I have a Cochin who's been broody every morning for at least a month. In the afternoon she goes out and plays with the other chickens and then roosts for the night and then starts all over again the next day. She never gets any more broody and she never gets any less...
  11. kannna

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Super cute! What kind of hen? She's a lovely color.
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