Hey everybody!
I'm so excited to find this thread! I recently purchased some baby silkies with the intentions of one day having a broody to hatch some eggs!
In the meantime (Mother's day) my husband and kids bought me an incubator! What do you do when you have an empty incubator? You fill it up! I filled it a week ago and I'm now patiently waiting for chicks.
Sooo, what happens 4 days ago??
One of my layers, a red sex-link, goes broody!? What?
Did not see that coming.... I did not think any of my layers would ever be the type to go broody! Super glad she did though!!
After waiting a few days to make sure she won't change her mind, I've ordered more eggs. They will be here Friday! This is my first experience with a broody! I'm so excited!
Ok, so my question is, she first started sitting on Sunday. I am not going to put the eggs under her till Saturday. Will she sit on the eggs for the full 21 days (starting Saturday)? Or give up in two more weeks, since that would be 21 days since she started sitting?? Also, I ordered 8 eggs. Is that too many for a LF hen or will that be ok? Sorry if these are silly questions! This is brand new to me! Thanks in advance!
I look forward to hatching along with you guys!