Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. 
"Ethel" has been broody since sometime in later March. We finally separated her and set eggs under her the beginning of April. Yesterday should have been the big day, and I found an empty egg shell pushed out. I didn't want to disturb her or the hatchlings, though. Today I was rewarded by seeing a little peep poking out from under her! It looks like she has 6 chicks out of 7 eggs.
She did a great job and I'm so happy she was finally rewarded with those adorable chicks! How fun! We're looking forward to watching them with mama!
She did a great job and I'm so happy she was finally rewarded with those adorable chicks! How fun! We're looking forward to watching them with mama!
