Ok I went out to the coop this mornin' to find a wonderfully broody hen that bit me when I tried to take her egg! LOL Good mama.
Anyway this is my first hen that made her nest inside the coop so I decided to let her sit on them. But, I have absolutely no experience and have some questions, so here they are:
1) Exactly how long do I have to wait before I see chicks? (very impatient)
2) Do I need to do anything special to her or for her?
3) How many eggs can she sit on at one time?
4) When the chicks come do I need to separate them and their mama or just them or do nothing at all?
5) When the chicks come (if I dont need to separate them) do they need special food or care?
6) When they hatch do I need to be there or can they do it by themselves?
7) Will "mama" let me hold them and what-not when they are born? because I want them to be lovable when they get older!
Just tell me to
but I don't know anything.... If you can answer at least one of these question I would be eternally grateful and if there is anything else that i would need to know please include that in your post! THANKS FOR ALL INPUT!!
Thanks so much,
luvmygoldencomets
Anyway this is my first hen that made her nest inside the coop so I decided to let her sit on them. But, I have absolutely no experience and have some questions, so here they are:
1) Exactly how long do I have to wait before I see chicks? (very impatient)
2) Do I need to do anything special to her or for her?
3) How many eggs can she sit on at one time?
4) When the chicks come do I need to separate them and their mama or just them or do nothing at all?
5) When the chicks come (if I dont need to separate them) do they need special food or care?
6) When they hatch do I need to be there or can they do it by themselves?
7) Will "mama" let me hold them and what-not when they are born? because I want them to be lovable when they get older!
Just tell me to
Thanks so much,
luvmygoldencomets