- Mar 27, 2012
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Hi all, I first started with chickens this spring when we bought 5 chicks from the feed store. (2 buff orp, 2 red sex links, 1 banty - all hens). All are free range on our 2 acres and very happy.
One buff orp decided to go broody and so I ordered some fertilized eggs for her to set on (was told by FIL & husband fall is not a good time to hatch chicks, but I read a lot of people who do it on here. So I thought I'd give it a go and see what happens). Egg due date is TODAY. So since I haven't had a hen raise her young before, any advice is helpful!!
I will put a little waterer and feeder out there, should I block off a section of the coop just for them or just let them all live together as they will? Do i need to put the heat lamp out there or will momma take care of that? My husband tells me I don't really need to do much, I just want to give them the best chance.
So any experience/advice is welcome.
I live in Hooper, Ut the weather is definitely cooling down and will continue to do so. (in the 40s at night now, next week down to mid 30s overnight)
Thanks!
Missa
One buff orp decided to go broody and so I ordered some fertilized eggs for her to set on (was told by FIL & husband fall is not a good time to hatch chicks, but I read a lot of people who do it on here. So I thought I'd give it a go and see what happens). Egg due date is TODAY. So since I haven't had a hen raise her young before, any advice is helpful!!
I will put a little waterer and feeder out there, should I block off a section of the coop just for them or just let them all live together as they will? Do i need to put the heat lamp out there or will momma take care of that? My husband tells me I don't really need to do much, I just want to give them the best chance.
So any experience/advice is welcome.
I live in Hooper, Ut the weather is definitely cooling down and will continue to do so. (in the 40s at night now, next week down to mid 30s overnight)
Thanks!
Missa