Want to let u know that i just now went back to the beginning and REread thru your entire thread again. You are an EXcellent writer, & have perfectly captured the magic, awe & wonder that comes from watching a broody hatch her chicks. Also, the pics of Bug perfectly captures the absolute adoration of mama hens as they gaze at their new babies. I have had many many broody hens, & so never used an artificial incubator. Ive also never grown tired of seeing a broody hen turn her eggs into babies! Somethin tells me u probably never will again use an artificial incubator either, as long as you have your special precious Bug! If there is anything better than watching "chicken tv", its watching "doting mama hen with her chicks tv"!