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  1. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Sad news, our hen left the nest way too long yesterday, decided to go back last night. Was on most of the day today but tonight she left for good. The eggs were fertile and developing but I think they died while she was off yesterday and once she realized they were dead she left the nest. Maybe...
  2. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Don't worry I have no experience whatsoever and was legitimately just asking
  3. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    From what I've been reading on here, would it be risky giving her new eggs if she is say a week or more in on some of the eggs? Would she give up if the eggs don't hatch within a certain timeframe? Not my hen just a thought.
  4. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    I found one of the original eggs out of her nest. It was cold by the time I found it. I candled and didn't see anything. I'm thinking it was infertile? Day 6.
  5. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Yes thank you!
  6. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    How many days should go between first sitting and not letting the other hens donate more eggs?
  7. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    How exciting! Post pictures when/if you can.
  8. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    Just checked and she's back on the nest!
  9. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    It's 48 right now, was cooler this morning. I'll check again in a bit and see if she went back to it.
  10. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    My hen had been sitting on her nest for two days only getting up for water. Day 3 and she's been up for most of this morning. Did she give up? Do I leave the eggs and see if she goes back to them?
  11. snlconner

    Broody Hen Thread!

    My bantam hen began sitting on eggs yesterday... Her first time. I have no clue how many are under her or anything. I'm just hoping for the best
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