Natural Chicks ????

[Jessicahilluk]

So i've had my hen sitting on 2 eggs for 6 days now, I've decided not to check the eggs, or candle them or interfere at all (last time it happened, an egg broke in my hand

)..Is this a good way to do it ?..the natural way ??

Thanks

 

[justusnak]

You bet! Haveing the hen set the eggs, and watching her teach them to forage...ahhhh..its so relaxing. No turning, no worry about humidity..no worry about power outages. Cant beat mother nature. Good luck with your hatch!

 

[MaryT]

great way god luck to your hen

 

[coffeemama]

I've heard that hes are the best incubators-you made an excellent choice! I have 4 LF eggs under my bantam hen right now, and plan to give her a few more chicks from the bator once they all hatch. I can't wait to see mama hen with her babies following!

 

[Tikkajazz94]

Good luck with your Chicks,
Dont forget to post Pictures,

 

[bluebirdfarm]

good vibes coming your way

 

[RobinEgg]

Other than I like to have a few chicks to mother myself, I would much rather let the hen do it the natural way.
They know just what to do and when to do it.

 

[dacjohns]

Just be patient when they start to hatch. You may have some late hatchers. I think I accidently forced my hen off the nest too soon.

 

[Cetawin]

Absolutely the best way. hens have been doing this for hundreds of years without our interference...they are good at it!

Just be patient and wait and see what mama gives you.

 

[Chickenaddict]

I agree its sooo awesome to watch the mama hen take care of the little ones... I ordered 50 babies from MM last year they came to me the first week in april 07... I had 27 die on me and the majority of the rest was roosters. This year i had my tiny little sebright jap mix sit on 8 eggs and hatch them.... She did well and not one fatality or pasty butt, I was soooo pleased and id NEVER go the hatchery route again. Id rather order fertile eggs and have my hens sit on them.