Strange Happenings

[janiedoe]

I have a broody Langshan (Lucy) who has been sitting for 19/20 days. I heard loud chirping last night, not this morning but don't want to move her so as not to disrupt mother nature.
1st question: Are the chicks hatching or are they still in the egg?
2nd: Lucy is separated from the other hens. She is inside the run in a large kennel with adequate protection from the elements. The other hens have been sleep on outside roosts near Lucy the last two nights. I am finding their eggs all over the place inside the run. They always lay in the nesting boxes. Is this behavior unusual or do hens behave this way when a broody is near?

 

[3cats&more]

I am guessing you have a chick. I never had my other hens act that way but don't be surprised if another hen goes broody after hearing chicks around.

 

[janiedoe]

Thank you for replying. I do have at least one little one, I saw a tiny head poking out from under a wing. Mom is very protective. I'm willing to let another hen brood if I can find some olive eggs &/or marans' eggs.