How many standard eggs can a Seabrite hatch?

[chuckzoo]

My sister has 4 Seabrites one of which are broody. She got 4 fertile eggs for her to hatch, is this too many?

Also can the broody be moved since she is in a run with 3 other Seabrites? If so, what is the best way to do it?

 

[chuckzoo]

Anybody?

 

[BooBear]

It would be whatever the hen can comfortably cover. Seabrights are really small so it would be like sticking goose eggs under a standard hen.

 

[chuckzoo]

Thanks BooBear. My sister has her on four eggs. Two are larger eggs and two small ones. I thought three would be better but she has already got her setting. I am worried if they are too many non of them will hatch.

 

[BooBear]

If she looks like she can comfortably cover them then they should be ok. Probably would not want to add anymore as that would be pushing her limits.

 

[chuckzoo]

Thanks.

It would be wonderful for the little Seabrite hen to have chicks! She goes broody a lot and just sits in the nest. Unfortunately my sister does not have a Sebrite rooster hence the standard chicken eggs.

 

[BooBear]

Awe poor girl.
Boy is she in for a surprise when the big babies hatch!

You guys should get her a handsome roo.

 

[chuckzoo]

That's for sure!

We would love to get her a roo but they are hard to find - she lives in South Africa.

If all goes well hatch date should be 28 Dec - keep your fingers crossed all goes well.

 

[BooBear]

oh, yeah that is far but they do have chickens there.

well hope everything turns out good for you guys.