Hi,
My poor broody hen didnt hatch any of her eggs, she was on 10 and after 22/23 days I pulled all of her eggs after getting advice from others on here. I was able to get a few chicks that were only a few days old but she didnt seem to take interest. I think she was more confused than anything. Im going to try once more tonight but know that after a certain amount of days the chicks will probably be too old. My question is, if she wont take them in, what should I do. This is her second time being broody and the first time she hatched 3 babies. She is pitiful and will snatch the other hens egg every morning and lay on it all day until I grab it. She will come out of the coop if I get her up and out but only for a short period of time and then goes back in and lays on the bottom of the coop. Should I get her more fertilized eggs and do something different? Thank you ahead of time for any advice
Liz
My poor broody hen didnt hatch any of her eggs, she was on 10 and after 22/23 days I pulled all of her eggs after getting advice from others on here. I was able to get a few chicks that were only a few days old but she didnt seem to take interest. I think she was more confused than anything. Im going to try once more tonight but know that after a certain amount of days the chicks will probably be too old. My question is, if she wont take them in, what should I do. This is her second time being broody and the first time she hatched 3 babies. She is pitiful and will snatch the other hens egg every morning and lay on it all day until I grab it. She will come out of the coop if I get her up and out but only for a short period of time and then goes back in and lays on the bottom of the coop. Should I get her more fertilized eggs and do something different? Thank you ahead of time for any advice
Liz