Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[Nychickenfam]

Try to be patient. I was expecting chicks on Friday and was a lil discouraged but got a suprise this morning. by this evening had 3 baby chicks. She had 9 to begin with hopefully all will be well the rest.. Remember patience is a virtue

 

[Nychickenfam]

Noooooooo I leave her alone and let her do her thing, she knows better than me what she needs to be doing. I'm happy that shes a calm chicken and isnt aggressive when i come around. She allows me to lift her a lil so i can peek. Such an exciting time!

 

[Chicken Frenzie]

Try to be patient. I was expecting chicks on Friday and was a lil discouraged but got a suprise this morning. by this evening had 3 baby chicks. She had 9 to begin with hopefully all will be well the rest.. Remember patience is a virtue

Except I think this egg is dead...just from what it looked like when candling awhile back

 

[Nychickenfam]

Except I think this egg is dead...just from what it looked like when candling awhile back

awww sorry to hear that, i guess these things happen. Theres always next time. How many eggs is she setting on?

 

[Chicken Frenzie]

awww sorry to hear that, i guess these things happen. Theres always next time. How many eggs is she setting on?

Just one... all the others died early. So... poor thing... =/.

 

[Jehu Layne]

I dont touch broody hens.. If she get hungry or needs to clean out she does it on her own... Good hatches here..

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

Yippee!! I just went out to check... And lo and behold, a tiny little black duck popped up from under Mama Pekin! Soooo cute!! Does anyone have any Additional info on Pekin mom crossed with Khaki Drake? I'm officially a grandma. The duckling did sort of tumble out of the nest, was exploring the straw, I placed it very very gently back under mom and she buried it. Lol It was so sweet! I can't wait to see it tomorrow. I did set my infrared off to the side just in case. Does anyone know how to post pics using an iPhone? I am super thrilled, I just want to share this with all of you. Thanks so much for the support, I swear I was more relaxed during my own pregnancies! I love this site.

 

[Flowerbh]

Hi. Just want to post so I can follow this thread.

 

[chiqita]

hello
This is my first year with broodies. I have mostly FCBM's and Silkies and they have all gone broody at least once so far this year. I'm wondering if there is a season for broody hens? do they stop going broody in the fall or can I expect them to keep going if they have exhibited high levels of broodieness . I have 2 hens that have been going broody 4 weeks after they start laying again like clockwork so far, just wondering if it is likely to continue.

 

[Sphynxcrazy]

Having a broody hen is so much easier.your temps are constant, they get rolled around just right, humidity. and you don't have to put very much effort in raising them!! Momma hen keeps them warm and makes sure they are getting enough food and bugs.


The past couple of years I have had 2 hens go broody every summer. They alwayswant the same nest box. I am always throwing them out. Especially when it is in the 100's and they like to be in the same nest box. I should have slipped some eggs under them... They sat way longer than 21 days too.