natgrinks
In the Brooder
- Jun 22, 2016
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Hello!
I have two hens that go broody at the same time together. They tag team I suppose. I have had five dead (one almost dead) and so far only one live chick. I don't understand why. Are we doing something wrong letting them do it together or is there something wrong with them? We've been letting them do it naturally. We do separate them but that's it. We don't incubate. We are new to having chickens so any insight or advice is much appreciated. They went broody in the spring and we only got one chick out of that clutch as well. It's been well over 21 days. She is still sitting on eggs while the other takes care of the chick. Please help! Thank you so much.
I have two hens that go broody at the same time together. They tag team I suppose. I have had five dead (one almost dead) and so far only one live chick. I don't understand why. Are we doing something wrong letting them do it together or is there something wrong with them? We've been letting them do it naturally. We do separate them but that's it. We don't incubate. We are new to having chickens so any insight or advice is much appreciated. They went broody in the spring and we only got one chick out of that clutch as well. It's been well over 21 days. She is still sitting on eggs while the other takes care of the chick. Please help! Thank you so much.