Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[Jloeffler]

Quote:
I'm SO glad someone else asked this question!!!

Glad I could help!

And you're right, Perchie! They do!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Quote:
I've seen my broodys do that too and nothing came of it. but I would keep an eye on things especially if shes a first time mom. Now Congrats on the 1st. chick..

don't interfere unless you feel it's really needed though because that could upset mom too.

 

[bobcart]

Quote:
I've seen my broodys do that too and nothing came of it. but I would keep an eye on things especially if shes a first time mom. Now Congrats on the 1st. chick..

don't interfere unless you feel it's really needed though because that could upset mom too.

Thank you! Staying away is going to be very hard, very hard! How often can I take a peek? You aren't suggesting I just let things go as is for a day, are you??? I'm ready to go right back down there and take another peek every 10 minutes!!!

 

[Fuffy]

Quote:
So happy for you Fuffy, 1 is better than none. can you not have a rooster?

Miss L

I have the rooster from last year's hatch:

This is Baby Bonus, my 'Buff Sussex' cockerel.

There isn't enough room for two boys

 

[Miss Lydia]

Quote:
I've seen my broodys do that too and nothing came of it. but I would keep an eye on things especially if shes a first time mom. Now Congrats on the 1st. chick..

don't interfere unless you feel it's really needed though because that could upset mom too.

Thank you! Staying away is going to be very hard, very hard! How often can I take a peek? You aren't suggesting I just let things go as is for a day, are you??? I'm ready to go right back down there and take another peek every 10 minutes!!!

If she is a calm breed and she feels comfortable with you being there then by all means go peak maybe every hour or so..

but if she is flighty and possibly a game hen then I'd leave her alone till you see chicks running around.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Quote:
So happy for you Fuffy, 1 is better than none. can you not have a rooster?

Miss L

I have the rooster from last year's hatch:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/40490_snow_023.jpg

This is Baby Bonus, my 'Buff Sussex' cockerel.

There isn't enough room for two boys

Oh my fuffy he is very hansome. I know what you mean we still have 3 roos from this years hatch and I don't know why but we are having some difficulty doing the deed, the 2 resident roos don't seem to mind them at all, they fight it out once in a while but I haven't seen the youngins fighting yet and they are old enough.

 

[bobcart]

Quote:
If she is a calm breed and she feels comfortable with you being there then by all means go peak maybe every hour or so..

but if she is flighty and possibly a game hen then I'd leave her alone till you see chicks running around.

She is a very sweet Dominique. I think I can just handle hourly! Thank you!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Quote:
If she is a calm breed and she feels comfortable with you being there then by all means go peak maybe every hour or so..

but if she is flighty and possibly a game hen then I'd leave her alone till you see chicks running around.

She is a very sweet Dominique. I think I can just handle hourly! Thank you!

Keep us updated

 

[bobcart]

First photo of chick #1. Interesting that this is certainly not a Dominique chick like mama as they have white spots. We have Dominiques, Minorcas and red caps (hens and rooster for each) and one Polish rooster. This hatch will thus be mostly mutts. Maybe next time we'll take more care, but this time is all up to nature...

 

[heatherkh]

Such a sweet little one! Congratulations!!