EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[dan26552]

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: If they are all broody I'm surprised they'd give any trouble. I've never locked my broody hens in anywhere. They usually hide somewhere, Sometimes I don't see them till they show back up with chicks.

 

[mlm Mike]

@Jessimom be ready to separate broodies, they get jealous and will fight over babies, or peck others to death if they 'think' it's not theirs

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I've never had that issue, I experience more of a shared parenting situations.

ETA- Mine have always been free ranging, so not locked in an area together, plenty of space probably helps a great deal.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

The calicoes are cute

 

[Jessimom]

@Jessimom be ready to separate broodies, they get jealous and will fight over babies, or peck others to death if they 'think' it's not theirs

and

Thank you!!!! I had two broodies a couple years ago and they did a great job parenting. But I wasn't sure what 7 would do. I'll try to pull out all but 1 or 2 of the most stubborn.....

 

[duluthralphie]

Hi,,,,all.

Been a busy day,, Just thought I would share this little tidbit I found on why one should never break for a duck on the road,,,




Think about this next time a duck steps in front of you, hit the gas not the brake...


(This has been a public service announcement)

 

[BantyChooks]

Hi,,,,all. Been a busy day,, Just thought I would share this little tidbit I found on why one should never break for a duck on the road,,, Think about this next time a duck steps in front of you, hit the gas not the brake... (This has been a public service announcement)

Replace "duck" with "Ralphie" and I will agree with you....

 

[dan26552]

The calicoes are cute

 

[BullChick]

The silence is deafening!

 

[BantyChooks]

The silence is deafening!

Hey, that's my line.