Old Fashioned Broody Hen Hatch A Long and Informational Thread

[Tripp16]

Ok, so after a week here are pictures of Gracies little crew!

And yes it was dark out and Gracie did NOT like the flash from the camera!

baby #1


Both Babies while mom took a stretch break!




2 days after hatch Gracies other two eggs hatched in the incubator after she abanoned them. I took them out to her and now they are living together fine!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Ok, so after a week here are pictures of Gracies little crew!

And yes it was dark out and Gracie did NOT like the flash from the camera!

baby #1


Both Babies while mom took a stretch break!




2 days after hatch Gracies other two eggs hatched in the incubator after she abanoned them. I took them out to her and now they are living together fine!




They are precious Tripp, Congrats

 

[Johnn]

Well the orpingtons wormer came lets hope Iv'e got it in time

. but Melow must have cracked an egg, i found it with a hoke in it and i cracked it open and it was moldy.

 

[bobbieschicks]

Xs2!

 

[bobbieschicks]

I've got a question - I'm picking up 250 bales of hay tomorrow...I'll need to pull the hay wagon into my barn, which is where my broody hutch is, with my splash Giant setting eggs.  The hutch is going to have to be moved out of the barn...if we CAREFULLY and slowly move it just outside the barn, unload the hay (which will take several hours, being just DH and me), and then carefully move the hutch back in, do you think she'll continue to set the eggs?

Can you cover the hutch with a blanket or sheet to keep it dark while you move it?
If not I'd move it in the dark. She should be fine if you use the cover.

 

[stonykill]

Xs2!

x3

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well the orpingtons wormer came lets hope Iv'e got it in time

. but Melow must have cracked an egg, i found it with a hoke in it and i cracked it open and it was moldy.

Glad you found it before it started to stink, that may have made her leave. I hope it takes care of the worms and she begins to feel better. Poor baby

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[BarnGoddess01]

I've got a question - I'm picking up 250 bales of hay tomorrow...I'll need to pull the hay wagon into my barn, which is where my broody hutch is, with my splash Giant setting eggs. The hutch is going to have to be moved out of the barn...if we CAREFULLY and slowly move it just outside the barn, unload the hay (which will take several hours, being just DH and me), and then carefully move the hutch back in, do you think she'll continue to set the eggs?

Depends entirely on the hen. I agree with the advice to cover the hutch before you move it. If you keep her dark and quiet, it shouldn't disturb her too much. (Wish I was closer. I'd help you with your hay. Got mine in last week. 250 bales is a good load!)

 

[stonykill]

another hatch! A black broody has fuzzy butts! I'll try to get pics tomorrow weather and mama hen permitting.

 

[BarnGoddess01]

another hatch! A black broody has fuzzy butts! I'll try to get pics tomorrow weather and mama hen permitting.