New from GA

[Lollolcotie]

Hello!
This spring has been brutal for my hens, we had a smart weasel which we finally caught using a night camera. I'm down to 3 hens, one of which is very tiny (a hybrid, I don't remember of what). She's been broody for 2 weeks. Since I want to increase my flock, can I buy normal sized fertilized eggs for her to sit on?
Thanks and I'm glad to finally be here, I've been using this site for about a year before I finally joined. Lots of great info!

 

[drumstick diva]

yes, you could buy fertile eggs for her but, if she is that tiny maybe she could only cover 2-3 regular size eggs.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

If she's been broody for awhile already, it would be better to break her broodiness and give her time to recover before trying again. The inactivity and little eating during a broody spell is rough on a hen physically and it's best to keep broody spells as short as possible.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[silkiecuddles]

Hi, and

@drumstick diva and @sumi have given you the best options for your little hen.
Good luck!

 

[Athaid]

Hi, welcome to BYC. I hope you enjoy your time here. Cya around

 

[BuffOrpington88]

You already have some great advice, so I just wanted to say

Thanks for joining us!