Broody Mom has too many eggs?

[chickens really]

Originally we thought this was the problem so we gave her even more bedding. But she just keeps moving two or three eggs to sit on and leaving the rest.

Oh..This is her first time? She probably can handle six and even if you incubate half she might get overwhelmed with so many to raise.

 

[chickens really]

You may also try adding to the 3 she moved into that spot she likes?

 

[sopalenik]

Thanks for all your help! I think we are going to move half of the eggs to the incubator later tonight and see if she will sit on six. Then eventually move the other eggs underneath her closer to hatching day or once they hatch.

 

[chickens really]

Thanks for all your help! I think we are going to move half of the eggs to the incubator later tonight and see if she will sit on six. Then eventually move the other eggs underneath her closer to hatching day or once they hatch.

Sounds great..Best wishes..