Granny's gone and done it again

[Granny Hatchet]

My dinner isnt agreeing w/ me. It was yucky. eggs, bologna and cheese on a tortilla.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Spring/ warm weather is just easier. If you can keep a good eye on them and be prepared to raise them yourself then no problem but they will freeze quickly on their own.

Understood. No problem, we've brooded indoors before.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Ummmm, I think it's too late for that. She's been setting nearly three weeks already. She's young - about 7 months - and I kept thinking she would quit. If I order HE, I have to wait for them to arrive, then wait another 3 weeks for some of them to hatch. It would not be good for her to stay on the nest that long, if she even would. I can get her a couple of chicks tomorrow and put them under her tomorrow night. If she doesn't accept them, we can brood them in the house.

whats wrong w/ the eggs she is on?

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Granny, what are your plans for your anniversary?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Not what you wanted to hear I guess.

Just slow typing a response

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Granny, what are your plans for your anniversary?

I hadnt thought about it. Probably nothing. It will be 26 yrs.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

whats wrong w/ the eggs she is on?

She is setting on golf balls. The only hens laying are the Black Aussies, and since they are young, their eggs are small. Takes two to make a scrambled egg on toast, lol.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Just slow typing a response

Sorry Blue. Thats that no patience thing.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I hadnt thought about it. Probably nothing. It will be 26 yrs.

When is it? 26 years is worth celebrating.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Ummmm, I think it's too late for that. She's been setting nearly three weeks already. She's young - about 7 months - and I kept thinking she would quit. If I order HE, I have to wait for them to arrive, then wait another 3 weeks for some of them to hatch. It would not be good for her to stay on the nest that long, if she even would. I can get her a couple of chicks tomorrow and put them under her tomorrow night. If she doesn't accept them, we can brood them in the house.

I've done both! I've heard people say to play some chick peeps during the day before you add the chicks at night, since hens can hear hatching chicks through the shell. Night is important for the chicks also. They can be afraid of the hen, especially if much older than a day or 2. That's been my experience anyway.
Sounds like your hen is ready. Go for it!
What kind of chicks do you want?

Just slow typing a response

Or playing with the dog!