to keep the eggs warm? I walked out to the coop the other day and came upon this sight. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Quote: 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
