Buff jap hen broody

[JapsnSilkies]

is it alright if my broody hen gets off the nest to get food and water. first batch of chicks she gonna hatch.

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

Oh absolutely! They need to get off the nest a few times a day for pooping, eating and drinking. The eggs don't cool down that fast. When she is done stretching her legs and getting some nutrition, she will be back. You can help her out by keeping the food and water close by so she doesn't have far to go. And if any other birds are bothering her eggs, you will need to separate her area off so she can do her thing in peace.

Good luck with your broody and her eggs, and I hope you get some spring chicks soon!

 

[JapsnSilkies]

thanks so much!!!!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! TwoCrows X2, she needs to eat and drink. There are a couple of nice articles in the Learning Center on broody hens you might like https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/guide-to-letting-broody-hens-hatch-and-raise-chicks and https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/broody-hens and there is a long thread on using broody hens https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ody-hen-hatch-a-long-and-informational-thread
You might also like to check out the BYC Learning Center in general, lots of good articles on all aspects of chicken keeping. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC.

Glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Broody poos are especially "potent,"

you wouldn't want them indoors if you can help it.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[gander007]

 

[JapsnSilkies]

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