Our first hen went broody, got a question?

[Puresilk]

We have a silkie hen that just went broody, I put half a dozen eggs under her. My concern is that she is a crossbeak. She keeps herself in pretty good shape, we keep crumbles in a deep bowl, so she can scoop it up. Is there anything more I can do to help her keep her weight on while she is hatching these eggs? She is the first hen we have had that went broody....thanks

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

I put a small cup of feed in front of my broodies every few days, let them eat what they want & take it away, so they're not disturbed by other chickens.

 

[Puresilk]

I have food and water in with her, just curious if there is anything more I can do to make it easier on her as it isnt as easy for her to eat since she is a cross beak. None of the eggs are hers, I just want to try to keep her in as good a shape as possible.

 

[FarmGirl01]

I would just keep doing what you are doing. I bet she will be fine. Don't worry to much. Good luck on you hatch. Don't forget to post some pics .

 

[Puresilk]

Ok thanks

. I have a couple serama eggs under her, a couple old english (dun) eggs under her, and a few silkie eggs, lol...will be interesting. I have our first hatch in the incubator, first week gone. Lookin forward to having the chicks

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[Kittymomma]

 

[Puresilk]

went out this morning and all the eggs were just kind of scattered around her in the nest, only 1 or 2 under her (I put them back under her). Does it take alittle bit for a hen to take eggs or does that mean she wont be a good broody?