My First Broody

Bokeeliachick

Chirping
15 Years
Jun 14, 2008
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Well, my first broody that I let hatch eggs. Well, I did not really "let" her. :eek:)
We thought Checkers was gone, snatched by a hawk or some other predator.
Found her outside of the fence sitting on 18 eggs!
They just started hatching this evening.
One was all the way hatched and another egg was almost open.
They are so darn cute.
I already have 10 babies that are about 3 weeks old.
And another 12 in the incubator that are on day 11.
They are all from pretty green eggs.
Can't wait to see how many hatch from my broody with 18.
What a good little momma....
Going to be a little chick crazy around here for awhile.
 
I've got three sitting on eggs right now. 18-19 total. I have no idea where i'm going to put them but it's fun. I just hope no more go broody.
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Congrats
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Can't wait to see pics!!!
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I have 2 BLW's sitting on 4 eggs each and 1 sitting on none! We tried slipping 2 chicks under her today but she got mad and was pecking them
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I have to say, 18 eggs is pretty impressive. Quite the determined little female. I crammed twelve each under 3 of my broodies. I would have added more but I was affraid some would be peeking out.

I am happy she is safe.

Lanae
 
My EE hen is sitting again, but I'm going to try grafting chicks under her this time. I hated waiting for the eggs to hatch last time, and she's been sitting for about 2 weeks.
Congrats and good luck!
 

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