My non laying chook sits on others eggs

[Juzzy]

Hi All, i'm new on the forum

i have 2 fairly new chooks Doris and Fomo ....Doris is about 3 but doesnt lay, Fomo lays eggs but then Doris sits on them...whats that all about?

 

[drumstick diva]

What breed is Doris? Does she sit on the eggs long enough to hatch them.? If you have a rooster the eggs should be fertile.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I have a demon broody that will happily sit on another chickens' egg even when she is not broody - she's just hard wired that way.

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best
CT

 

[Juzzy]

Both of them are isa browns i didnt let her sit on it too long but wondered if its ok to let her in the future

 

[Pork Pie]

Both of them are isa browns i didnt let her sit on it too long but wondered if its ok to let her in the future

Does she constantly exhibit this behaviour, or is she showing signs of being broody (sitting in a nest, only getting up once or twice per day and "growling" at you if you approach her?)

If she is indeed broody, and if the eggs are fertile and you want chicks, then fine. Not sure that ISA browns are renown for their broodiness so don't be too surprised if she does not sit until hatch (particularly if her behaviour is something she exhibits all the time). Still no harm in trying.

 

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[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Juzzy, and

! Great to have you in our community! Best wishes and thanks for joining us!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Juzzy

Welcome!

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[CuzChickens]

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