Phoenixsw
Chirping
Hello!
I need some help. I have a broody BO hen sitting on 13 bantam eggs. She was sitting great, only coming out for maybe an hour a day. Now, 2 weeks in and with the temps outside 55-60, she's off the nest for 6-8 hrs a day. I don't remember this being the case with any of the other broodies, or even her the last time. Is she slowly abandoning the nest, or is this normal? I tried to candle a few and I think there are a couple that were still viable, but I don't have an incubator and I'm not sure at this point they will make it if she continues to leave the nest for 6-8 hrs a day. Any ideas? Thanks!
I need some help. I have a broody BO hen sitting on 13 bantam eggs. She was sitting great, only coming out for maybe an hour a day. Now, 2 weeks in and with the temps outside 55-60, she's off the nest for 6-8 hrs a day. I don't remember this being the case with any of the other broodies, or even her the last time. Is she slowly abandoning the nest, or is this normal? I tried to candle a few and I think there are a couple that were still viable, but I don't have an incubator and I'm not sure at this point they will make it if she continues to leave the nest for 6-8 hrs a day. Any ideas? Thanks!