How Long Will My Broody Hen Wait?

[MallyCat22]

So my hen has been broody for almost a week now. I ordered her some eggs to sit on, they should be here in the next 2-3 days. Will this extra week throw off the sitting process. Will she wait and sit long enough for the chicks to hatch?

 

[CCourson05]

It really depends on the breed and individual hen. I bet she will hatch them out though...

 

[ScissorChick]

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X2!

I have a hen who will sit until somthing hatches.

Good luck, though!

 

[CCourson05]

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X2!

I have a hen who will sit until somthing hatches.

Good luck, though!

Silkies are notorious for killing themselves trying to hatch something... So... If it's a silkie, you will absolutely fine.

 

[MallyCat22]

Great! This sounds pretty reassuring. Because it deoends in the breed i thought i should say that she is a little banty Cochin. She's a Cute little Bundle of fluff named Boots.

 

[Shiloh Acres]

Banty Cochins are good too. Most banty breeds I've had will sit on ROCKS for months, and sit on imaginary rocks if you take their rocks away. They are crazy little birds. I'm surprised sometimes none of mine have died while setting.

Now, I have a broody BO right now. Not sure how she will do. She left off the 2nd or 3rd day for half a day, but she's back and sitting tight for almost a week. Time will tell ...

Good luck with yours!!!

 

[MallyCat22]

Thank you! Good luck to you too!