Colorado

[COChix]

Thanks for the post! I just Emailed her/him... Hope that GQF is still available.

Did you get the bator?

That's a great deal on the GQF cabinet. The humidity pail alone add +$60.00 if I remember correctly.  They are work horses.  I have two and love them.

Figured someone would jump at the chance.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Well I now have a broody chicken.
Growl at me and puff up like mad. I should have expected it from the bantam cochin.

Not coming out to get treats or roam the yard with the others yesterday.

Perhaps I shall let her set for the 3 weeks and sneak some littles under her.

It would be nice to let her raise some. NOT that I NEED anymore chickens with 42 here now.

 

[Mtn Margie]

So, turns out he was just wedged to tight between the egg next to him. He slid right out, after I moved the other egg over. Now, we're dealing with a poor little one that hatched upside down and with his insides out, plus a bit of the final egg yolk out. We've managed to tie off the egg yolk and pushed his insides back in. Saying a prayer, kids are hoping he makes it. We're giving him a fighting chance, as he's been a trooper for the last 12 hours.

Glad the one chick is fine and hope it works out for the little one, sounds rough.

 

[Ashdoes]

Happy Easter everyone!
Let's hope there aren't too many abandoned chicks in the next few weeks. It's quite upsetting seeing all those craigslist ads.

 

[Ashdoes]

Well I now have a broody chicken.
Growl at me and puff up like mad. I should have expected it from the bantam cochin. Not coming out to get treats or roam the yard with the others yesterday.

Perhaps I shall let her set for the 3 weeks and sneak some littles under her. It would be nice to let her raise some. NOT that I NEED anymore chickens with 42 here now.

The great thing about broodies is you don't have to wait the full three weeks. We've had a Silkie we could put chicks under after two days, and we only waited two days because Pozees lives far away. Lol.
We actually think we have a broody Cream Legbar right now. She babysits the Cochins eggs anytime she gets up to stretch. So,we moved her over and out an egg in front of her, and she tucked it right in. We'll see what she does this week. I'd really like a few more mixes.

 

[21hens-incharge]

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I had no idea that they could be put in earlier than the 3 weeks. This little cochin sits doggedly once she starts. I think she would be a good candidate for an early sneak in. I feel bad every time she goes broody since she has no fertile eggs to sit on. Even if I stuck eggs under her I would then have to deal with the roosters before they got big enough to butcher.
Today I am working on sectioning off part of the coop and run for the 23 that are getting to big for the brooder. Any suggestions on how to make a section for the cochin and a couple chicks would be appreciated. If I need to put her in with the group of 23 I would still want to make her a safe place to have the day olds. ( I just do not trust that they would not pick them to death.)
I have plenty of hardware cloth as well as lumber both sheet goods and 2x4 or 2x6. I think she could handle up to 3 standard size chicks. Wondering how much room she will need and about outdoor access.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Happy Easter everyone!
Let's hope there aren't too many abandoned chicks in the next few weeks. It's quite upsetting seeing all those craigslist ads.

x2

 

[Ashdoes]

I had no idea that they could be put in earlier than the 3 weeks. This little cochin sits doggedly once she starts. I think she would be a good candidate for an early sneak in. I feel bad every time she goes broody since she has no fertile eggs to sit on. Even if I stuck eggs under her I would then have to deal with the roosters before they got big enough to butcher.
Today I am working on sectioning off part of the coop and run for the 23 that are getting to big for the brooder. Any suggestions on how to make a section for the cochin and a couple chicks would be appreciated. If I need to put her in with the group of 23 I would still want to make her a safe place to have the day olds. ( I just do not trust that they would not pick them to death.)
I have plenty of hardware cloth as well as lumber both sheet goods and 2x4 or 2x6. I think she could handle up to 3 standard size chicks. Wondering how much room she will need and about outdoor access.

Sometimes we have the room to put the broody in a stall by herself, other times she's in a Rubbermaid tub in the middle stall, and she keeps away anyone she doesn't want near the babies. You could make her a tiny area with the older ones, and after the chicks are a week old you could do free time while you watch, and see how they all interact together. Some broodies will deal just fine with others, and some will not. Our Silkie was very laid back, our LF Cochins would demand others stay away from their babies.
We have tried to move our recent broody twice, but she gets quite upset and ends up demanding to be back in her nest box. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to let her stay with the babies, in the baby stall, or just move the chicks into the house with us.
I am also excitedly waiting for the cinnamon queen chicks from Trsturself.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I think I will incorporate a space in with the younger chickens for her since that is who I will be keeping once the others are butchered. She has switched nests 3 times in 2 days. Probably because someone is shoving her around. The older hens can be quite brutal to her. This little bantam is only about 6 inches tall. Tiniest chicken I have ever owned.
Would a space about 3x3 work for her?
If need be I can cut an access door on the back of the coop and even fence a small area there for her and the littles.

 

[Ashdoes]

I think I will incorporate a space in with the younger chickens for her since that is who I will be keeping once the others are butchered. She has switched nests 3 times in 2 days. Probably because someone is shoving her around. The older hens can be quite brutal to her. This little bantam is only about 6 inches tall. Tiniest chicken I have ever owned.
Would a space about 3x3 work for her?
If need be I can cut an access door on the back of the coop and even fence a small area there for her and the littles.

We always had to move our Silkie, she was too gentle and calm, and the big hens would be quite mean to her anytime she was broody. I think enough space for her to get up and walk to food and water is perfect. Her size makes that pretty easy, but letting them stretch away from the nest is always a plus, and reduces the odds are her pooing in the nest. Broody poo is the ONLY chicken poo my dogs won't eat...I swear I see them gag a little anytime their near one. Lol.