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We want to get some eggs from a friend who has mille fleur booted bantams who have emigrated into their yard and lay eggs all over the place. Anyone know if she will stay to the end if we add new eggs now? In my experience, broodies are driven by the eggs and not the calendar. I don't think...

9 of 14 out and dry.

Quote: If the nest is clean, I would let her be for a day. If she is still setting, you can clean her tomorrow. First baby is here for the game!! I have confirmed two out and dry but mommy is guarding her clutch like a pro.

It's day 20 but I have some football fans in the clutch...first pip! Should be in time to watch the game. Pics to follow.

Quote: Are broodies hav the same design except for th beak, mines long and different colors She is a very dependable Bio-Bator. One of my best. I have no idea of her linage. She has feathered legs and five toes. She is currently setting on 14 eggs, all hers but one.

Day 20 and momma bird is hard at work.

Quote: I have had similar issues. Another problem with keeping a broody setting in general population is that the other girls will lay eggs in her clutch. Cause problems on hatch day. Once I have a broody and a clutch, I move mother and eggs to a brooder box until hatch and then to a...

Quote: Hey! We are hatch date twins! Come on lucky #7

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Quote: As some one else has pointed out, most typically when you do not have any eggs to hatch.

Finally have a flat one on a baker's dozen.

How do I get a chicken to go broody? The best kept chicken secret ever. If you figure it out, please let me know. With my girls, I find not having any hatching eggs works well to get them to go broody.

My #1 Bio-Bator after the hatch: My mini Bio-Bator after the hatch: