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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Supermommy486, Nov 28, 2010.

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  1. Nov 28, 2010 #1
    Supermommy486

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    to keep the eggs warm? I walked out to the coop the other day and came upon this sight. [​IMG] I have since blocked off broody (The chicken on the bottom right) because they did knock an egg out of the nest. Still a sight though.

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  4. Nov 28, 2010 #2
    ChickensAreSweet

    ChickensAreSweet Heavenly Grains for Hens

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    It's a hen conven-tion!

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    Pretty girls, all!
     
  6. Nov 28, 2010 #3
    debilorrah

    debilorrah The Great Guru of Yap Premium Member

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    What a great picture!!! LOL!!! The truth is they all know she is broody and are trying to push THEIR eggs under her to hatch. Silly birds.
     
  8. Nov 28, 2010 #4
    Illia

    Illia Crazy for Colors

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    Now THAT is a pileup. [​IMG]
     
  10. Nov 28, 2010 #5
    Mahonri

    Mahonri Urban Desert Chicken Enthusiast Premium Member

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    Amazing.

    It's why I keep my nest boxes, laying areas no more than 12 X 12 X 12. Two will sometimes attempt it but not for long.
     
  12. Nov 28, 2010 #6
    Supermommy486

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    Thanks! And they were definitely giving her some 'extras' every once in a while. (Thank goodness I marked the original ones!) But I spoiled all their fun since I wasn't able to successfully move broody. [​IMG]
     
  14. Nov 28, 2010 #7
    RioLindoAz

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    A lot of times I see that hens encourage eachother to baceome broody. Perhaps its an instinctive strategy to ensure the protection of the eggs and chicks?


    ~RIO
     

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