We are at 6 babies this morning. 3 eggs left. Sister hen is a week behind but going strong w 4 eggs. Poe also decided to start acting broody yesterday. We will see if she keeps it up.
She a LF Rhode Island Red. She could have more but as a first timer, I wanted to make it a little easier. Her sister, another RIR, had swiped and was trying to sit on about 19. I pulled all but the 5 olive eggers.
We will join! My broody Ruth, has a week to go. Started w 10 eggs (from my ameraucana hens / BCM rooster), 9 going strong.
Her sister, Rose, is on day 5. Only gave her 5 eggs. I am thinking I will sneak in some extra chicks later.
Credit where it’s due, broody hen, Popeye, started this...