Consolidated Kansas

[chicken danz]

Sounds like damage from a Tom. They will often rip the sides of the hens. If you have some blue kote just spray the area. She will probably pick on it some herself. If you can separate her to let her heal that is best. Limit exposure to the Tom.

 

[Trish44]

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[msy8ix]

Sounds like damage from a Tom. They will often rip the sides of the hens. If you have some blue kote just spray the area. She will probably pick on it some herself. If you can separate her to let her heal that is best. Limit exposure to the Tom.

Thank you., I don't have any blue kote., but I will try some neosporin., this evening., again thank you., and I will let you know how it goes...

 

[Trish44]

I was told we could give out the links by PM, so if anyone wants to pass on the links for the swaps that is the route we need to use.

 

[milomac]

my feelings are that your eggs will probably hatch a day late due to the temperatures when she started brooding, if you can place a cage over her or build temporary protection I would leave her where she is. If you lose one chick that may be better than losing them all. A first time broody is likely to be just as good as an older one, the mother instinct is very strong in all of them. If the eggs have started peeping and they probably have the mother will be truly tied to that spot

 

[naturalgardener]

Thank you all who warned me about where I get my chicks from. You saved me from a big mistake! I guess I am too trusting.

 

[sharol]

my feelings are that your eggs will probably hatch a day late due to the temperatures when she started brooding, if you can place a cage over her or build temporary protection I would leave her where she is. If you lose one chick that may be better than losing them all. A first time broody is likely to be just as good as an older one, the mother instinct is very strong in all of them. If the eggs have started peeping and they probably have the mother will be truly tied to that spot

My situation doesn't allow for separation at all. In addition she is in a raised nest box. 20/20 hindsight. I should have moved her before I let her keep any eggs. Oh, well. She only has 3 that are still developing. I think I'll try moving them with her tonight after it gets dark. (I think I'll sneak in a candle at that time) I can pre-warm the nest box with a heat pad for a few minutes then take it out and put the eggs in. She won't be happy, but I'm hoping she won't move since it will be dark in the coop. you are no doubt right, and I should have dealt with this 17 days ago. Too soon old, too late smart. If she will stay put they will all be safe as they hatch (if they hatch).

 

[ashncarson]

I wanted to tell everyone hello! i have not been around much but still stopping in every once in a while.

I have had my broody chicken for 3 plus weeks now and will giving her a few eggs this Wednesday for her to hatch. I do not plan on leaving the babies with her, but re-homing them after they hatch..Will this work for breaking her of being broody for now, or does she actually need to raise them as well..

I am not sure how to allow her to raise them because they are in a raised coop with a platform and ramp . There would be no way for the babies to get in and out of the coop without human help.

Will I need to do anything with the eggs after giving them to her, or do I just watch to make sure she is turning them regularly?

 

[22qZoo]

Wow,busy thread today,that' great.
Danz & Josichick- thanks, I'll try to put some Nustock on her , I don't have any pine tar right now. They have a kiddy pool but its not very deep, most of the time he won't let her share the pool when he's in it . (goofy birds)
I'm surprised people are burning . You wouldn't plant tomatoes if it was snowing - why would you burn when there is wind and its so dry! duh.

 

[TheDownyChick]

I'm surprised people are burning . You wouldn't plant tomatoes if it was snowing - why would you burn when there is wind and its so dry! duh.

Eggcellent point! I love it! Mind if I use it?