So i have a pet boxer who is wonderful at everything one problem is he steals eggs from my coop if no one is looking . anyways i have a blue cochen who went broody and she was just about to hatch 3 eggs of hers and my darn dog got in and ATE HER EGGS!!! completly my bad for leaving the door open and not shuting it behind me. does anyone think that if i put other eggs under her and let her hatch new egg if it would be to stressful on her or do you think she will do fine?? i dont want to discurrage my broody chickens for thats the only way i get baby chicks.
Hi! My Cochins (and some other girls) stay broody for most of spring and summer --- much longer than it would take to hatch a single clutch of eggs. I take the chicks as soon as they hatch and add new eggs every week. My broody-girls will walk off the nest when they've had enough. *I* would give her new eggs. Just make sure she's getting off the nest and getting plenty to eat and drink. Good luck! Lisa
