Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[nchls school]

I am happy to report there's a big glob of broody poop in the shop! I neglected to update that there were signs that the broody was actually eating and drinking last week. Thanks to the reassurances of y'all knowledgeable folks, I relaxed and just checked once a day. She's still sitting tight; started mid-day March 23rd, so hopefully there will be two new chicks in the world in the next few days. Thanks again for easing my mind and to the entire BYC community for sharing information in all things chicken.

Good luck on the upcoming hatch. I have a setting hatching next weekend.

 

[nchls school]

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Our latest broody, Laverne, hatched a few days ago, she has 6 barnyard mixes and 3 silver pencil rock chicks.

They look to be nice healthy chicks.

 

[fisherlady]

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Our latest broody, Laverne, hatched a few days ago, she has 6 barnyard mixes and 3 silver pencil rock chicks.

They look to be nice healthy chicks.

All seem to be thriving and she seems quite happy, so can't ask for more than that.


And in other broody updates.... we have 2 more hens who went broody this week, both are experienced broodies and both are nesting in the coop because they have proven themselves to be good at finding their way back to the right nest and defend it quite effectively from other hens.

I do like the 'hands off' hens....they are the simple ones....

 

[Catandherchicks]

That is great to hear! Look forward to seeing pictures soon!!

I assume you mean of the soon to hatch chicks, not the poop.

 

[Catandherchicks]

Good luck on the upcoming hatch. I have a setting hatching next weekend.

Thanks! And to you as well.

 

[vpatt]

What breeds would you all suggest i look for that would tend toward broodiness? Last year i had five or six hatches and this year is looking barren.

 

[generaldsherman]

What breeds would you all suggest i look for that would tend toward broodiness? Last year i had five or six hatches and this year is looking barren.

heritage breeds

 

[vpatt]

heritage breeds

Thanks, I'll check around and see whats available. I wouldnt mind another silkie.

 

[nchls school]

What breeds would you all suggest i look for that would tend toward broodiness? Last year i had five or six hatches and this year is looking barren.

Silkies, cochin, and serama.

 

[vpatt]

Silkies, cochin, and serama.

Thanks, i will see if any silkies are available at the swap.