Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[stonykill]

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I have only ever used just water. The key is to get all of the poop or whatever is on her that the maggots like

 

[Miss Lydia]

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Probably wouldn't hurt to give her some, and just check her a couple times or more today to make sure you don't see anymore.

 

[artsyrobin]

ok! off to get a blowdryer- is there any brand that is quiet?

 

[Gold Griffin Chicken Mom]

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Quiet doesn't matter. Neither does brand of shampoo. We had a cockeral in the house last Winter. He was strawberry fresh and enjoyed being blown dry.

If you have a spot inside (temporary nest), hang a heat lamp over it and move the eggs there. The hen may need help drying her under-fluff. Chickens stay damp a long time. If your morning is cold like mine here, the eggs will do better unattended at 65 degrees inside versus 30 degrees outside.

Oh, and a heating pad in your lap covered with a dry towel makes a warm incentive to sit still. Hope this helps.

 

[workinnanie]

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Oh so cute!

 

[workinnanie]

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Quiet doesn't matter. Neither does brand of shampoo. We had a cockeral in the house last Winter. He was strawberry fresh and enjoyed being blown dry.

If you have a spot inside (temporary nest), hang a heat lamp over it and move the eggs there. The hen may need help drying her under-fluff. Chickens stay damp a long time. If your morning is cold like mine here, the eggs will do better unattended at 65 degrees inside versus 30 degrees outside.

Oh, and a heating pad in your lap covered with a dry towel makes a warm incentive to sit still. Hope this helps.

God luck! Please keep us posted!

 

[Fuffy]

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Quiet doesn't matter. Neither does brand of shampoo. We had a cockeral in the house last Winter. He was strawberry fresh and enjoyed being blown dry.

If you have a spot inside (temporary nest), hang a heat lamp over it and move the eggs there. The hen may need help drying her under-fluff. Chickens stay damp a long time. If your morning is cold like mine here, the eggs will do better unattended at 65 degrees inside versus 30 degrees outside.

Oh, and a heating pad in your lap covered with a dry towel makes a warm incentive to sit still. Hope this helps.

God luck! Please keep us posted!

Been thinking of you all day!!!!

Why didn't I think of that?!?!

Hope you've got it sorted!!!

 

[artsyrobin]

ok, she is clean, butt trimmed, new soft fluffy litter, and some scrambled eggs, will be checking her very closely

 

[CheekyMare]

Good luck!

 

[stonykill]

well I found Mama aka #16...lol. She is hidden SO WELL that I could only see her body. So I have NO IDEA how many eggs she is on. But at least I know where she is.