I've placed 4 fertilized eggs under my Plymouth Barred Rock that's gone broody. She's been sitting
on these eggs for 2 weeks. I never see her get off the eggs and out of the nest box to get food and/or
water or to relieve herself. I suppose she is, but I don't see it happen. 1st question: Should I put a bowl
of water and some food in the nest box with her? 2nd question: I gather if these eggs are going to hatch
it will happen in about 6 days. Should I move (surrogate) mother and chicks to another location or leave them
in the coop and run with the other 3 Barred Rocks that I have?
Thanks very much for the suggestions.
on these eggs for 2 weeks. I never see her get off the eggs and out of the nest box to get food and/or
water or to relieve herself. I suppose she is, but I don't see it happen. 1st question: Should I put a bowl
of water and some food in the nest box with her? 2nd question: I gather if these eggs are going to hatch
it will happen in about 6 days. Should I move (surrogate) mother and chicks to another location or leave them
in the coop and run with the other 3 Barred Rocks that I have?
Thanks very much for the suggestions.