I have a mixed flock of 20 hens and 3 roos, some 2 yr olds and some 1 yr olds. At night they are locked in a run/coop and during the day they free range in my fenced in yard. For months, one of my yr old EEs flies over the fence and lays her eggs in a "hidden nest". One of my 2 yr old BAs started following her.
Yesterday, it seemed she (the EE) was sitting on the nest all puffed up. She stayed out there all night and was still there this morning. She is one of the LEAST social of my hens. So here are my questions...
Has anyone had experience with an EE going broody, successfully hatching and being a good momma? I thought this breed was highly unlikely to go broody. Would it be best for me to take her eggs? I'm concerned I won't be able to successfully move her and her nest, as she doesn't even lay her eggs in the coop. What to do?
Yesterday, it seemed she (the EE) was sitting on the nest all puffed up. She stayed out there all night and was still there this morning. She is one of the LEAST social of my hens. So here are my questions...
Has anyone had experience with an EE going broody, successfully hatching and being a good momma? I thought this breed was highly unlikely to go broody. Would it be best for me to take her eggs? I'm concerned I won't be able to successfully move her and her nest, as she doesn't even lay her eggs in the coop. What to do?