Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[Firefly]

Thanks Miss Lydia! I put a dog carrier in the coop right under the nesting box she's in. So I hope it will seem familiar when I move her and (hopefully) the wee babes.

 

[Youneek Farm]

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Speaking of off the nest, my barred rock left her brood of 8 eggs yesterday (she's only been on them 3+ days) and when I saw her I thought she was one of my other ladies so I put her back in general population. Now that I found her brooding in her old spot, I'm worried. I put her back on her clutch of 8 in her separate dog pen/brooder but she was off of the eggs for about 24 hours. The weather has only been in the 70's. Is that too long for her to be off of them? Do they still stand a chance? I have a long time to wait to find out if they are duds.

Anyone have experience with this? I'm tempted to put her back in her favorite brooding spot but it's too hard to keep the other hens from squeezing in to lay more eggs! HELP!

Taking a guess here....but I've heard of people selling hatching eggs, that incubate them for 3 days before shipping them. So I'm thinking you will be ok. Let her sit on them another 5 days then candle them. You should be able to see something on day 8.

Thanks for the "hope". I really don't want to give up on these yet.

 

[CayuseRanch]

It's the final count down set me eggs three weeks ago on Friday night can't decide I'd that makes Friday or sat 21 days but sooooo excited! My first broody with chicks in 3-4 days!!!!!

 

[Fuffy]

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!

WE HAVE 3 LOVELY FLUFFY, HEALTHY LOOKING BABIES AND ONE MORE ZIPPING!!!!!!!

 

[BYC Project Manager]

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[kannna]

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How exciting! Can't wait for pictures

 

[Crabella]

Congrats Fuffy!

This is so much fun... still waiting on my 2nd batch, not due till Fri/Sat.

 

[Miss Lydia]

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So exciting Fuffy, can't wait to see pictures.. Congrats...

 

[Miss Lydia]

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Be sure to let us know when it happens!!! I've got 1 more broody hen due to hatch next Thurs or Friday... After 9 you'd think I'd be past the excitement, but I am still!!!!!

 

[Fuffy]

After all the trials and tribulations of trying to get a couple of buff sussex hens, you bet there will be pics....LOTS of pics!!!!

Good luck to you all expecting chicken moms.

And THANK YOU all for sending good wishes and strong healthy chickeny vibes!!!