Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[stonykill]

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well finally I was worried everyone was through for the year, don't forget pics and all the best for a Great hatch.. and of course pics we thrive on them..

lol, done for the year

. A few of us are going to have new babies for Christmas.

Well like I said a few days ago, I found Mama's nest, but can't see it. In other words, I can see her, not the eggs. She must be on a lot of them, as she booted out 5 she didn't like today. I'm positive she knows what she is doing. She didn't earn the name Mama by accident

 

[artsyrobin]

ok...i have a broody epidemic going on!!!

another young hen decided now is the perfect time! so we have flo in the spare bathroom- and cindy in the studio

 

[BarnGoddess01]

Oh, now look.

You guys are KILLING me. With all your broodies and me with the horrible hatching addiction. Incubator has been filled yet again. Basement is full of chicks.

It simply isn't fair .... <sigh>

 

[stonykill]

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well if it makes you feel any better, I'll probably incubate a couple of dozen eggs in February. That along with my crazy broody girls...... might make me crazy too....

 

[Blarneyeggs]

Artsyrobin: your girls are simply beautiful.

 

[artsyrobin]

thanks! but what am i gonna do with all the chicklets in the middle of winter??? LOL!! i'll get her some serama eggs, flo is on silky eggs....

 

[RareBreedFancier]

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Looks like your gonna be busy for a while, Congrats and don't forget the pics we Love them..

X2 !!!

Will get some pics.

I'm happy the chick has momma for company, a single would be so lonely in the brooder. I'm hoping I get a few more hatching soon as I want to slip them in with her.

I'm still trying to get broody coops built, DH is no help.

He want's to know why they can't just hatch out in the pen where they are. I keep telling him the tiny defenseless chicks need protection and the poor tiny broody hens could use some time out from the roosters. Besides, they are so cute I want to be able to sit and admire them.

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No pics from me! Just went to take some and the chick is dead!

Momma looks pretty normal, doesn't seem terribly put out. She's a first time mother so I don't think she realizes she's lost it.

I was hoping to slip a bunch more under her but nothing has hatched yet.

I'm so upset, this was her second set of eggs because the first lot weren't fertile. She's been sitting for ages and has nothing to show for it.

 

[Fuffy]

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X2 !!!

Will get some pics.

I'm happy the chick has momma for company, a single would be so lonely in the brooder. I'm hoping I get a few more hatching soon as I want to slip them in with her.

I'm still trying to get broody coops built, DH is no help.

He want's to know why they can't just hatch out in the pen where they are. I keep telling him the tiny defenseless chicks need protection and the poor tiny broody hens could use some time out from the roosters. Besides, they are so cute I want to be able to sit and admire them.

Edit:

No pics from me! Just went to take some and the chick is dead!

Momma looks pretty normal, doesn't seem terribly put out. She's a first time mother so I don't think she realizes she's lost it.

I was hoping to slip a bunch more under her but nothing has hatched yet.

I'm so upset, this was her second set of eggs because the first lot weren't fertile. She's been sitting for ages and has nothing to show for it.

HOW SAD!!!!

You must be gutted!

Sooooo sorry!!!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

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well finally I was worried everyone was through for the year, don't forget pics and all the best for a Great hatch.. and of course pics we thrive on them..

lol, done for the year

. A few of us are going to have new babies for Christmas.

Well like I said a few days ago, I found Mama's nest, but can't see it. In other words, I can see her, not the eggs. She must be on a lot of them, as she booted out 5 she didn't like today. I'm positive she knows what she is doing. She didn't earn the name Mama by accident

I figured if i said that I'd start hearing from everyone..

 

[Miss Lydia]

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X2 !!!

Will get some pics.

I'm happy the chick has momma for company, a single would be so lonely in the brooder. I'm hoping I get a few more hatching soon as I want to slip them in with her.

I'm still trying to get broody coops built, DH is no help.

He want's to know why they can't just hatch out in the pen where they are. I keep telling him the tiny defenseless chicks need protection and the poor tiny broody hens could use some time out from the roosters. Besides, they are so cute I want to be able to sit and admire them.

Edit:

No pics from me! Just went to take some and the chick is dead!

Momma looks pretty normal, doesn't seem terribly put out. She's a first time mother so I don't think she realizes she's lost it.

I was hoping to slip a bunch more under her but nothing has hatched yet.

I'm so upset, this was her second set of eggs because the first lot weren't fertile. She's been sitting for ages and has nothing to show for it.

I am so sorry, I know from experience it's such a helpless feeling.