I know this posting is old but I need help! One of my hens is brooding and has been in this brooding for a week. One Lady at my church told me to leave the eggs under her and she would hatch them. Problem! It is winter here. Next week is suppose to be lows in the 20's. I have two Roos so all my eggs are fertile. 2nd problem she is in the community nest. I have 14 hens due to an attack of Owls and people stealing. They got smart and now go in one of the two hen houses and I close the run so nothing can get them. They have started laying in the other hen house which can't be closed. My brooding hen is wanting to stay in the nest in the unsecured house! Help!
How do I keep her warm and safe? Do I move her? My friend said she would only brood for 30 days. Have I waited too long to leave the eggs? I would like to increase my flock the natural way. Didn't expect it to happen in the winter!
How do I keep her warm and safe? Do I move her? My friend said she would only brood for 30 days. Have I waited too long to leave the eggs? I would like to increase my flock the natural way. Didn't expect it to happen in the winter!
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