Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[perchie.girl]

I absolutely LOVE the flying Walenda picture..... I lightened I hope you dont mind.
deb

The best part about the broody has been not having to deal with a brooder in the living room, the dust and then the merging into the flock. Yes there were some tense moments - mainly due to my not understanding the ferocity of an attacking mother hen. Also, there have been some really sweet moments - watching the babies learn how to go up and down the ramp has been my favorite thing to watch her teach them. Smokey would do it over and over again. Then finally one by one they attempted it and success!

The two chicks I had in the brooder are now part of the flock as well and everyone is merged. The two older roosters are not gone yet - and they haven't tried anything harmful to the babies. They'll be leaving to their new home soon - probably next week and leaving only the Silkie as our main rooster. Until the babies come of age and I have to decide which rooster to keep again

 

[bobbieschicks]

I absolutely LOVE the flying Walenda picture..... I lightened I hope you dont mind.
deb

Don't mInd a bit, helps to see him better.

 

[perchie.girl]

I have a 110 for my horse to drink out of and I keep about five gold fish in there. No water fowl though. How about using deer net across your pond. Even if someone were to walk around on it they wouldnt be able to scoop a fish through the net. It would be almost invisible and you could still feed through it.

deb

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[Miss Lydia]

I absolutely LOVE the flying Walenda picture..... I lightened I hope you dont mind.
deb

did that baby fly up there by it's self? how cute. Oh my goodness ya'll went out to check on my broody and low and behold all 3 eggs have hatched and she has 3 of the tinest chicks I will get pics soon. 2 days early ...


3for 3 first broody of the year.. I am so excited

 

[Miss Lydia]

very good idea!!

I have a 110 for my horse to drink out of and I keep about five gold fish in there. No water fowl though. How about using deer net across your pond. Even if someone were to walk around on it they wouldnt be able to scoop a fish through the net. It would be almost invisible and you could still feed through it.

deb

 

[bobbieschicks]

Adorable! Congrats! Yes, using the 4x4 to fly off of he flapped practically straight up all by himself.

did that baby fly up there by it's self? how cute. Oh my goodness ya'll went out to check on my broody and low and behold all 3 eggs have hatched and she has 3 of the tinest chicks I will get pics soon. 2 days early ...


3for 3 first broody of the year.. I am so excited

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks look like all have feathered legs too.

 

[bobbieschicks]

Nevermind. I figured this out

 

[Tripp16]

YAY Congratulations!!!!!! She looks ALOT happier now that she has hatched them!! I cant believe they came early! I couldnt get that lucky! Watch my girls chicks be like 2 days late! LOL Again congrats!!!

did that baby fly up there by it's self? how cute. Oh my goodness ya'll went out to check on my broody and low and behold all 3 eggs have hatched and she has 3 of the tinest chicks I will get pics soon. 2 days early ...


3for 3 first broody of the year.. I am so excited

 

[Miss Lydia]

YAY Congratulations!!!!!! She looks ALOT happier now that she has hatched them!! I cant believe they came early! I couldnt get that lucky! Watch my girls chicks be like 2 days late! LOL Again congrats!!!

Thank you!

and i don't think they'll be late..