Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[Lady of McCamley]

When I checked my broody this morning, I saw an egg shell, and then...... PEEPING!!!

Lady of McCamley

 

[bumpercarr]

Best Christmas present ever, new Sportsman 1502 incubator.....now I can really hatch some chicks!

 

[fisherlady]

When I checked my broody this morning, I saw an egg shell, and then...... PEEPING!!!

Yeah!!

I love hatch day, no matter how many you experience it is still magical to witness the first little beak peeking out from under mama hen!

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

You called it! It's amazing! It's obvious now she has been an excellent broody. Now just to wait until the morning to see how many little peeps we have!

 

[Lady of McCamley]

You called it! It's amazing! It's obvious now she has been an excellent broody. Now just to wait until the morning to see how many little peeps we have!

Be sure to post pics when you can

I too love hatch day and the little fluffy beaks. What a great Christmas gift for your family.
Lady of McCamley

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

I can only get a pic of the broody, I took out the divider from the nest box and put some water in there. She took a drink right away and then promptly got back on her nest before I had time to grab a camera. She has two dried chicks, and one looked like it was zipping, I think. One chick had fallen out yesterday and it died. But even if we only get two live ones, I will be happy. She has done such a good job for her first time.

 

[fisherlady]

Sorry to hear about the lost one, but it is great that you have 2 out and going good so far!!! I'm sure you will get to see them soon...

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

Be sure to post pics when you can

I too love hatch day and the little fluffy beaks. What a great Christmas gift for your family.
Lady of McCamley

Sorry to hear about the lost one, but it is great that you have 2 out and going good so far!!!   I'm sure you will get to see them soon...

Here's the first peek at the first Peep! e

I can't get over how teeny they are! They are much smaller than my "day old" LF I received from the feed store. I can't wait to see the rest!! Percent if she only has two, I'm very impressed!

 

[vpatt]

I love seeing the little cuties!

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

So I just checked on my broody, and found her sister sitting in the box with her again. . There was a two-three inch gap at the top and I think she hopped through it.

Do you guys think it's a good idea for me to bring my broody and her chicks in the house? I have a nice large cage that would be perfect. I hate to separate the chicken from the others, but she is higher on the pecking order. And I like the idea of the chicks being raised outdoors, where they can build up a cold hardiness. Any opinions?