Do I have my broody set up ok?

[calicokat]

Ok, reading some posts about broodys, and now I need to double check that I'm doing it right,

LOL

We're on day 7. I have momma in a med. size dog crate with a good 4 - 6 inches of fresh straw in there. Plenty of room, and a small dish of water and medicated chick feed within beak's reach.

She's a banty sitting on 8 polish eggs and all are covered.

I've put her in the barn, off in a corner with the cage door facing an interior wall (so nothing can get at her). But it is spring, so it's cool in there. Should I have her somewhere warmer? I get her out once a day to poo and stretch her legs and eat some grass. And she's not complaining about her quarters or anything - I'm just spooked and need some reassurance.

 

[KellyHM]

Sounds like everything is great! I've gone from using hay/straw to using shavings b/c they don't mold, but the straw should still do fine. Mama will keep the babies nice and warm...you don't want her too hot, so cool is good. Good luck with the hatch!