- May 21, 2013
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So I'm on day 7 with 4 eggs and added 1 more yesterday under my brooder. HOWEVER, a day ago, I saw another hen in the same spot - the two of them kind of crowding each other. The "new" one had shown some broody signs but it never lasted more than a day.
As of last night, the new broody miss is now on top of the eggs - she's not quite as good at covering em.
Is that normal behavior? Do they tag team like in the WWF? Should I try to isolate brooder one or two so that she can do her job? Is this a dominance issue?
So I'm on day 7 with 4 eggs and added 1 more yesterday under my brooder. HOWEVER, a day ago, I saw another hen in the same spot - the two of them kind of crowding each other. The "new" one had shown some broody signs but it never lasted more than a day.
As of last night, the new broody miss is now on top of the eggs - she's not quite as good at covering em.
Is that normal behavior? Do they tag team like in the WWF? Should I try to isolate brooder one or two so that she can do her job? Is this a dominance issue?