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  1. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    HI, I am a little unsure what day these are on? But I would not toss them yet if the hen is sitting tight.. She knows if there are live chicks or not. Also do not know if these are her eggs or shipped???? If they are hers....they may spread out a bit. I leave my eggs usually about a week.......
  2. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Welcome and good luck..........................
  3. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    there is nothing more entertaining than a broody with her chicks..........good luck
  4. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Sorry about your mishap..................It has happened to many of us............. I bought two eggs for $10.00 a piece one time........................and dropped them..................
  5. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    I certainly agree that each broody is different. I have a Serama hen with three chicks. She also covers her sister with her wing at night.......to silly. I'll try to remember to take a pic. I am just wondering if any one has had this experience. I have another Serama hen with one...
  6. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    My Marans hen could handle 12 no problem. I had a silly Wyandotte last year about this time that, after being missing for almost a month, Strolled into the barn followed by 18 babies.......... could not believe they could handle that many.............. Good Luck
  7. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    my best guess is they are alright............ Had this happen with a broody who just liked to leave the box for long periods........ Don't know how cold it is where you are???????? Hopefully the worst that would happen is they might be a day late................
  8. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Great pictures................very sweet
  9. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    What perfect pictures............ I have an old hen that not only keeps hers till they are huge but took on chicks from two other hens this year.. Should have taken a pic.............She is blrw........
  10. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    I'm just not sure because I believe EE's mature a little later than some breeds. I have a 6 month old BO that is not breeding yet........so no upsets .... Being raised together, you may never have problems........... Actually, until yesterday we had 11 cockerels in our flock and the Main Roo let...
  11. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    HI, I agree it sounds like your friend has had a bad experience......... Might ad, if this were true, we would not have chickens, the moms would have killed them all........... Mom will not squash the chicks and they will thrive much better with her..............And as they previous person...
  12. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    HI, As you will notice reading ...many of us do things differently for what ever reason fits our situation. I do want to give you a heads up about the eggs...........collect what you want her to set and give them to her all a the same time. Also, mark the eggs you give her with a pencil or?? so...
  13. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Mine are never that thrilled about my handling their chicks............I just pick one up anyway.. She will be more concerned about the rest of them to put up much of a fuss. Soon they will move to fast to catch them..................
  14. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    She is to beautiful for words..............................
  15. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Great news.............................. And if you have not been welcomed..................... Keep us updated.......................
  16. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Just depends on the hen some will, some won't....no matter what breed.............. You will just have to try and be there to watch...................Good Luck
  17. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Hi Johnn, I love that little bird. She is so pretty.............She looks perfect to me........ Have you named her? I'm still voting for Rosie..............but you know her personality so may find something better................... Thanks again for the update on pictures........................
  18. chickydee64

    Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

    Oh Betty.I think you have a broody.................. One of my pullets went broody this year at 7 months of age and did a great job.. Her sound might be she is telling you she is happy......... One of my hens turns into the biggest lover when brooding. They don't read the book you know...
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