How do you add more eggs to a broody nest?

[porkchop48]

I think

one of my girls might be going broody. She has been on the nest since yesterday about 2ish. Well she was sitting on it when I got home and this morning is still there.

Am I able to add a couple eggs to her nest without disrupting her too bad?

 

[Highlander]

Yes, if she is truly broody then it shouldn't be an issue. Just make sure you count your fingers afterwards.

 

[porkchop48]

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I was afraid of that. I think I will add them after I find the welding gloves

 

[Sjisty]

Yup, it's amazing how scared we all are of a broody's beak! Try slipping them under her in the dark. She can't bite what she can't see.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Also, be sure to mark the eggs if she's where other birds can lay. Other hens will sneak new eggs into her nest.