Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[CoopChick719]

Johnn, remember there are no dumb questions! We all learn from each other when we question stuff. Sometimes I read a question and say, "hey I was wondering about that too."

Yaayyy, Delisha!!

Can't wait to see some pics!

If my little buggers would stand still long enough to take a picture, I could post some new ones. They are just zooming around the coop. I've seen 2 hop up on the lower roost. I found my little EE, Chipmunk, on the railing of the nesting boxes which are at least 18 inches off the ground. She must have walked up the ramp but I'm pretty sure she hopped down when I opened the door to the chicken room. The little daredevil!

 

[Johnn]

I hear peeping under the Orpington..

Two broody's hatched out chicks this winter..funny chickens this year. Hope to have pictures in a few days

 

[Johnn]

Johnn, lots of us are learning from your questions. Thanks for asking them--and thank the rest of you for answering!

Johnn, remember there are no dumb questions! We all learn from each other when we question stuff. Sometimes I read a question and say, "hey I was wondering about that too."

Its not the questions that i ask now that i think are silly, its the ones i used to ask!, But i guess there are no dumb questions. I think its just because i could easily answer them now that i think they are stupid

 

[bobbieschicks]

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Its not the questions that i ask now that i think are silly, its the ones i used to ask!, But i guess there are no dumb questions. I think its just because i could easily answer them now that i think they are stupid

Personally I don't think any question is a dumb one. I say ask away!

 

[bobbieschicks]

I checked Topsys wound and it looked closed up and fine. So I let her roam and sure enough the large roo got on her to mate. Made me so mad! I checked after and the wound was irritated so right back into her area I put her.

 

[Johnn]

I checked Topsys wound and it looked closed up and fine. So I let her roam and sure enough the large roo got on her to mate. Made me so mad! I checked after and the wound was irritated so right back into her area I put her.

Can you not get her a saddle??

 

[Debs55]

This is my broody silkie Mel who is sitting on 4 barred rock eggs on day 8

 

[Johnn]

This is my broody silkie Mel who is sitting on 4 barred rock eggs on day 8

Shes lovley

 

[Debs55]

Shes lovley

Thank you! Silly little girl only laid 6 eggs before she went broody

 

[3riverschick]

Hi,
Two pullets are sitting in the same nestbox. One is sitting eggs, the other is keeping
her company. This is the first sitting for both females. Do you think the one
sitting eggs will leave the nest if the one keeping her company is taken out of the coop?
Thanks,
Karen