Milmomto3
In the Brooder
We have 4 black Astrolorp hens and a Barred Rock rooster. One went broody and has 10 eggs she's trying to hatch. First chick was born Wednesday night and the second this morning around 7:45 am. One of the other hens is making a weird noise, waking around the coop and in/out the nesting box beside her. She was even pushing the roosting bars around. She's scratching the wood and acting strange. She stood up in the nesting box and pecked hard 2x inside the one my momma hen and babies are in. I put her out and shut the coop (they free range all day). She is pacing outside wanting in to get into the raised box again. She goes in and out as if she's fteaking out. Video attached.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/871903431
Is this normal? Should I be worried? This is my first time having baby chick's born. I'm concerned. Advice? Thanks! It's worth saying that all 5 birds are really sweet, even rooster, and really chill normally.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/871903431
Is this normal? Should I be worried? This is my first time having baby chick's born. I'm concerned. Advice? Thanks! It's worth saying that all 5 birds are really sweet, even rooster, and really chill normally.
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