LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[fluffycrow]

Rarely is a hatch a complete failure unless something goes horribly wrong. So I think things will go well. Broodies can go flakey, if Cruella quits at anytime, you can always put her eggs in the machine.

That is what I'll do. First time round I didn't have a bator, but this time I do! Is it possible that a broody never leaves the nest to eat and drink, or doesn't do it enough?

 

[TwoCrows]

That is what I'll do. First time round I didn't have a bator, but this time I do! Is it possible that a broody never leaves the nest to eat and drink, or doesn't do it enough?

Some broodies don't take care of themselves well and this can lead to sickness and abandoning the eggs too soon. They should get off the nest at least 2 or 3 times a day for food, water and dust bathing. So I will watch them and if they don't, I will gently get them out, (be careful of the eggs) and put them in front of the feeder or waterer. Usually this gets them started. Some broodies can nearly starve to death, some of them get buggy from not bathing. Hopefully Cruella has the sense to care for herself, most of them do.

 

[fluffycrow]

Some broodies don't take care of themselves well and this can lead to sickness and abandoning the eggs too soon. They should get off the nest at least 2 or 3 times a day for food, water and dust bathing. So I will watch them and if they don't, I will gently get them out, (be careful of the eggs) and put them in front of the feeder or waterer. Usually this gets them started. Some broodies can nearly starve to death, some of them get buggy from not bathing. Hopefully Cruella has the sense to care for herself, most of them do.

I have a feeling Cruella us not one of them. Last time she was broody, I only saw her get up once, and she broke at 2 weeks. Cruella doesn't like me at all, so I fear messing with her will stress her out. How long should I wait before I have to remind a grown woman she has to eat ?

 

[TwoCrows]

I have a feeling Cruella us not one of them. Last time she was broody, I only saw her get up once, and she broke at 2 weeks. Cruella doesn't like me at all, so I fear messing with her will stress her out. How long should I wait before I have to remind a grown woman she has to eat ?

If she gets off the nest twice a day, she's a smart gal. Let her go all day today and see how she does. And she may be getting a quick drink of water and you don't see it happen. By tomorrow you should notice her getting off her nest by mid morning, if you've seen no signs of her budging by noon tomorrow, scoop her off the nest. Not all broodies make good moms, and especially first timers, they can make mistakes.

 

[fluffycrow]

If she gets off the nest twice a day, she's a smart gal. Let her go all day today and see how she does. And she may be getting a quick drink of water and you don't see it happen. By tomorrow you should notice her getting off her nest by mid morning, if you've seen no signs of her budging by noon tomorrow, scoop her off the nest. Not all broodies make good moms, and especially first timers, they can make mistakes.

OK. That is what I'll do. Thanks!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I just put food and water a few steps from the nests. They get up to eat, drink amd poop, but it's close enough that almost everyone gets up. Only ones that don't are my silkies

 

[fluffycrow]

I just put food and water a few steps from the nests. They get up to eat, drink amd poop, but it's close enough that almost everyone gets up. Only ones that don't are my silkies

The feeder is pretty much right outside the nest. The waterer isn't, I've been thinking of moving it for some time now. Hanging out with so many silkie mixes might have affected Cruella

 

[TwoCrows]

I just put food and water a few steps from the nests. They get up to eat, drink amd poop, but it's close enough that almost everyone gets up. Only ones that don't are my silkies

Silkies can be hard core broodies.

 

[fluffycrow]

Silkies can be hard core broodies.

My mix hasn't gone broody once! She's determined to break the stereotype

 

[TwoCrows]

My mix hasn't gone broody once! She's determined to break the stereotype

You are right, your birds have been a bad influence on Cruella!