My First time broody hen with 21-22 day old eggs

[doublecrossranch]

Any advice? 2 days ago it was 90 this morning it was 27. She is in a fenced off area in the coop. She seems warm. She has food and water.

 

[PioneerChicks]

Looks like you have a good set-up

Just make sure the chicks can reach the water and food, and keep the water and food filled up, and the mama will take care of the rest!

Can't wait to see how this turns out!

 

[PioneerChicks]

Also, the mom will want a dustbath, at least while she is sitting on eggs.

 

[doublecrossranch]

She hasn’t left the box for a week. I know she is eating during the day but I have to put the food up at night because we have a mouse problem.

 

[doublecrossranch]

Only one so far but ma’am isn’t letting us look much. Many a silver laced Cochin? Now what? Do I leave them in there? Do I move them to our regular brooder inside? Do I move them to their own coop in a separate part of the run?

 

[doublecrossranch]

Thoughts on breed

 

[MLG1900]

No idea on the breed. Definitely, tuck her back under the broody hen. Mama will decide when it is time to get off the rest of the eggs. Until then the baby can wait to eat and drink.

 

[doublecrossranch]

up to 4

 

[MLG1900]

up to 4