How to Care for a Brody?

[Chickenfrenzy1107]

Hello this is my frist time on rasieing chickens with a broody hen, does anybody have any advise for caring for one. Like if the hen doesnt eat do I take her off or let her be? How long does a broody take care of the baby's? Etc.

Thank you for your time

 

[Fluffnut]

Do you have a lot of hens aside from her?

 

[Perris]

hello @Chickenfrenzy1107 ! welcome to BYC
Have a read of the articles on broodies in the learning centre,
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
there's a lot else of interest and use there too of course!

 

[aart]

Hello this is my frist time on rasieing chickens with a broody hen, does anybody have any advise for caring for one. Like if the hen doesnt eat do I take her off or let her be? How long does a broody take care of the baby's? Etc.

Thank you for your time

If they haven't gotten off the eat/drink/poop after about 3 days I roust them out, usually only takes once.
Weaning of chicks can happen anywhere from about 4 weeks to months...every bird will be different.

Here's a great thread to read about broody hens...and ask questions.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/496101/broody-hen-thread

Oh, and...Welcome to BYC! @Chickenfrenzy1107
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