Broody chickens

[broody chicken girl]

Hello, everyone i am new to this but i do know a lot about broody hens if you have any questions dont be afraid to ask ill be happy to answer as soon as i can!!

 

[centrarchid]

To make it fun, consider coming up with a series of photographs showing how the hens go through the broody cycle. The pictures can show things like nest construction, what the broody hen looks like on and off the nest compared to non-broody hens, etc. I you have gaps in pictures needed then possibly others can provide them to help complete the story. The elaborate with a little description for each picture. You will be biting off a lot with such a project.

 

[broody chicken girl]

this is what a broody chicken looks like youll know if its broody when it puffs up it feathers when you approach it.

like this

 

[broody chicken girl]

this is a video of a chicken biting its owner (this is not my chicken) it also shows the sound

 

[broody chicken girl]

Thanks !!!

 

[DobieLover]

View attachment 2004826 this is what a broody chicken looks like youll know if its broody when it puffs up it feathers when you approach it. View attachment 2004827 like this

What about the biting part for the nasty ones!?

 

[centrarchid]

View attachment 2004826 this is what a broody chicken looks like youll know if its broody when it puffs up it feathers when you approach it. View attachment 2004827 like this

Can post video so we can hear her?

 

[centrarchid]

okay, did you have any problems with chicken eggs geting dirty?? with your hen?

Not generally. I have a lot more places for nest than most people so not often traffic from more than one hen.

 

[centrarchid]

i dont get it is he siting on eggs or ........ what is he doing (laugh)

He is advertising a potential nest site. The rooster typically has an idea on what make for good nest sites in his territory. Part of his courtship sequence to attract a new hen is to impress her with nest site options. He also advertises his health using the sounds and effort invested in the scratching. Roosters in poor condition put on less of a show. Roosters with poor quality territories often do not have good nest sites to show off.

 

[Kiki]

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