Broody Hen... is it too late?

[TripTrapMtnHomestead]

Hey All-
Our hen just got broody and I am worried that it will be getting too cold in the next 21 days we are in the mountains nights are dropping into the 50's already.... I want to sneak some fertilized eggs under her (she's on golf balls). Is it worth a shot?
Thanks!! Jesse

 

[Ridgerunner]

People have posted pictures of broodies taking care of chicks in the snow. It is obviously not the best time of year for them to raise chicks, but I think it is worth a try.

 

[extraordinaryfowl]

Worth a shot!

 

[TripTrapMtnHomestead]

Great! Thanks!!!

 

[babigyrl22]

I snuck some underneath my broody 5 days ago.

Hoping for a hatch!

 

[willkatdawson]

I think the mother will keep them toasty warm until they feather out.

 

[Illia]

As said above.

I've seen and even had broodies raise chicks successfully in the middle of winter. Much cheaper for you, too.

 

[somadlyinlove]

Quote:
unless you have more fragile breeds they should be fine

 

[TripTrapMtnHomestead]

Thanks!
Set 3 eggs yesterday and 4 more today!! Hopefully we will have peepers in 21 days!

 

[justin24]

it is okay my hen set on the 2 of this month mother nature know best