My broody is a mom

[darin367]

Right on schedule, 8 new chicks this morning.... Funny thing is that another hen is in with momma this morning.. I guess they're gonna split duties....

 

[gryeyes]

Hey, sometimes ya need a BFF to help ya out!

My most recent broody hatched four, and sometimes I thought she was on a swivel base, the number of times she whirled around and back the other way and then whoosh! back the OTHER way again, trying to keep track of those little goobers.

 

[Tanichca]

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Eight! Wow!

I'll be getting my broody eight eggs next week, but I probably won't have all hatch. Now, where are those pics of your new chickies?

 

[motochick]

aw, so sweet to get eggs for the broody. What kind of egg are you getting her?

 

[BerrytangleFarm]

Yeah!

We had an Australorp who hatched 5 a couple months ago and now she's decided it's time to do it again. She has 3 due next Friday

Her pal, a tiny Serama, wanted part of the action, but her attempt at two EE eggs failed

So we put two babies under her backside last night. They all seemed cuddled in nicely, so we'll see how she does with adopted motherhood!

 

[PiedPiper]

That's so exciting! One of my white Leghorn hens went broody so I gave her 2 eggs (I've had other hens go broody and then quit setting, so I figured I'd see how she did with 2)....and we're due the 11th & 12th! She's been sitting nonstop, so I think there's a good chance she'll hatch two chicks. I can't wait!