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Moved broody to nest in dog crate tonight, but ........

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by crazy huhn, May 10, 2009.

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  1. May 10, 2009 #1
    crazy huhn

    crazy huhn Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I seperated and moved my broody hen to a dog crate with nest box and eggs I want her to hatch tonight. It is roomy and also has a spot for water and feeder. When I checked her a while ago, she was not sitting on the eggs I had put in there, just in front of the nest box. She had been broody for at least 4 or 5 days now. I have tried to put her on those eggs, but she came right back out. Do I just need to give her more time?
     
  3. May 10, 2009 #2
    Mahonri

    Mahonri Urban Desert Chicken Enthusiast Premium Member

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    Sometimes when you move a broody, that's the end. Others just love their eggs and will sit tight no matter where they are. Good luck.
     
  5. May 10, 2009 #3
    patyrdz

    patyrdz The Madd Hatcher

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    Try putting her back where she was and wait until she is a little "more broody" and move her late at night. Hopefully she will keep sitting! Good luck![​IMG]
     

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