I just noticed her setting in the favorite nest box this morning. And this afternoon. And tonight she's still on it. But there can't be more than one or two eggs under her. My incubator is full and I have a ton of eggs.
1. How many eggs can I put under her?
2. Can I only slip them under her at night or can I do it anytime?
3. Do I have to stick with chicken eggs? I'd love it if she could hatch some runner duck eggs for me too! Probably not goose or turkey though, right?
4. The nest box looks kind of small and cramped, should I move her (and her nest) to a spare empty little coop where she could be alone? Or should I just leave her be?
5. I brought her a pan of water and a pan of food, and put them nearby. Is there anything else I should or could do to make her more comfy and successful?
She's my first broody ever and I'm really excited!
Any tips or how-to's would be appreciated. Thanks!
1. How many eggs can I put under her?
2. Can I only slip them under her at night or can I do it anytime?
3. Do I have to stick with chicken eggs? I'd love it if she could hatch some runner duck eggs for me too! Probably not goose or turkey though, right?
4. The nest box looks kind of small and cramped, should I move her (and her nest) to a spare empty little coop where she could be alone? Or should I just leave her be?
5. I brought her a pan of water and a pan of food, and put them nearby. Is there anything else I should or could do to make her more comfy and successful?
She's my first broody ever and I'm really excited!