Brooding Hen

[hydra174]

I currently have a Welsumer hen sitting on some eggs. I have not checked how many or what other breed eggs are under her. She is still in the coop with the other chickens. It is going on day 7 should I candle the eggs, and should I separate her from the others? I have a Welsumer rooster in with them. Will I need to separate him from them when the chicks hatch?

Any input would be appreciated.

 

[redsoxs]

Howdy from Kansas, hydra174, and

! Great to have aboard! You might post in the link below - someone will give you some great advice. Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs

 

[hydra174]

Thank you

 

[drumstick diva]

Do you feel she is broody for certain? Sometimes they just play house and then give it up after a week or two. It would be better to have her separated from the other hens but, some hens will not go back to their eggs if they are moved. For sure I would keep the rooster away from her. Often they will kill new chicks. But you have another 2 weeks to go so you can see how things are. Sometimes other hens will attack the chicks, other times they will fight over mothering them. They're chickens - you never know.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!