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[Pork Pie]

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[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[JesseQ]

Welcome to BYC Jesse. From 0-20 is quite a change. But, you've come to the right place for advice. Is there a particular situation that needs a remedy?

Hi!

Well, yes actually. I moved a broody hen from its nest that was very high up to a lower location. Made a nest for her with her eggs. She has refused to sit on them since, which I know can happen. I gave her all day yesterday to change her mind and at sundown she was sitting on them. But then this morning wasn't. So I've removed them and have a lamp on them swaddled in some cloth, hoping to create an incuabator for them since they're only about a day or two until hatching. They feel slightly warm to the touch, a little less than body temp and this seems right. Would love to know if I'm on the right track!

(Also I'm only watching them until the landowners come back in a couple days, but I'll be staying here for a quite awhile and should know as much as I can about them)

 

[JesseQ]

Thanks everyone!!! It's so wonderful to find such a warm and knowledgable community!

 

[HappyClucker7]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Eggscaping]

I'm new to chickens and am suddenly taking care of 20 and one is broody with 3 eggs! A lot to learn. Thanks for all the insight.

Welcome to BackYardChickens! So glad to have you here in our wonderful community of friendly, helpful, knowledgeable people!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[Small Town Chic Farms]

WELCOME!!! I am new as well to both owning poultry ( I have two ducks) and this group. I am already addicted and have 5 eggs in the incubator and plan on picking up a few ducklings as well this weekend!