Hi BYC, I've got my first broody (GLW) and want to give her some eggs to incubate. I first noticed her broody last night when I closed the coop...she is just adorable in a little puffy puddle, screeching at me and puffing up, in her nest box. I can't keep more than one of the chicks she might hatch once they grow up to 3mo or so, so I want to pick a desirable breed that other people would want after they grow up to be pullets/cockerels. I wouldn't mind giving them away to good homes, I'd just like to have the experience of getting a hen to raise chicks. I really love blue wyandottes, but would be flexible, cause I think I'd need the eggs real soon. Any suggestions for where to get eggs fast and if this is a good idea?
I'm putting a bowl of water and some yogurt treat near to the broody...she doesn't seem interested at all in food and I want her to stay healthy. She's a remarkable chicken, very smart and good at foraging, top of the pecking order, and I think she'll make a great mom, cause she's very gentle with me. I'm gonna research more on broodies tonight, so any suggestions are greatly appreciated! I can build a divide in my predator-proof run to isolate her and any chicks in a little shelter. Thanks!!!
I'm putting a bowl of water and some yogurt treat near to the broody...she doesn't seem interested at all in food and I want her to stay healthy. She's a remarkable chicken, very smart and good at foraging, top of the pecking order, and I think she'll make a great mom, cause she's very gentle with me. I'm gonna research more on broodies tonight, so any suggestions are greatly appreciated! I can build a divide in my predator-proof run to isolate her and any chicks in a little shelter. Thanks!!!
