- Mar 30, 2008
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Hi there,
one of my hens appears to have gone broody - we were just contemplating buying an incubator so we are tempted to see if she can hatch some eggs for us.
My questions are
(1) She is a welsummer - I seem to remember reading that Welsummers aren't very good broody hens - does this mean she'll give up?
(2) Should I move her out of the main chicken house? She shares with 5 other hens and a rooster...
(3) Do I bring her food and water - or will she hop off occaisionally?
(4) Anything else I should know?
Many thanks,
Rachel
one of my hens appears to have gone broody - we were just contemplating buying an incubator so we are tempted to see if she can hatch some eggs for us.
My questions are
(1) She is a welsummer - I seem to remember reading that Welsummers aren't very good broody hens - does this mean she'll give up?
(2) Should I move her out of the main chicken house? She shares with 5 other hens and a rooster...
(3) Do I bring her food and water - or will she hop off occaisionally?
(4) Anything else I should know?
Many thanks,
Rachel