EdgeofAsheville
Songster
- Sep 12, 2021
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We are still new to this so be kind. We have a mixed flock with a beautiful black Astrolorpe hen, a silver laced Wyandotte hen, an Isa Brown and 4 Easter Eggers. We also have a silver Bresse rooster.
Our Astrolorpe turned broody earlier this week. Luckily she is so sweet that she is okay with me gently removing the blue and brown eggs from underneath her. I can’t tell the difference between her eggs and the Wyandottes so I’m letting her sit on 4 cream colored eggs.
I moved her to the less desirable neighboring nest box but keep discovering brown and blue eggs under her.
Is she stealing eggs from the popular nesting box or are the other hens laying now in her box? Just curious.
Also, is it wise to cross Bresse with these two hens? I figured since it’s warm here it might be a good chance to let her be a mom. But any advice welcome!
Thanks
Our Astrolorpe turned broody earlier this week. Luckily she is so sweet that she is okay with me gently removing the blue and brown eggs from underneath her. I can’t tell the difference between her eggs and the Wyandottes so I’m letting her sit on 4 cream colored eggs.
I moved her to the less desirable neighboring nest box but keep discovering brown and blue eggs under her.
Is she stealing eggs from the popular nesting box or are the other hens laying now in her box? Just curious.
Also, is it wise to cross Bresse with these two hens? I figured since it’s warm here it might be a good chance to let her be a mom. But any advice welcome!
Thanks