I have three broody ducks sitting on one nest (which thanks to a blacksnake is down to 2 eggs!). I also have two broody silkies sitting on a nest. I let the other chickens continue to lay for 3 days after the broodies start, then typically mark them. Well, I fell on day 2 and hurt my foot, so I couldn't really get out there except to feed them. I'll be candling tonight and moving some of the younger ones into the incubator. I have 5 incubators empty, just screaming for more eggs, but I do not need more chicks! I must resist!
Both of my broodies are silkies, and the only way to break them is to let them hatch babies out. I can't just give them chicks, they will abandon them. I may take the eggs away from the ducks and give them new ones since I've found the blacksnake and relocated it.
Emily in NC
Both of my broodies are silkies, and the only way to break them is to let them hatch babies out. I can't just give them chicks, they will abandon them. I may take the eggs away from the ducks and give them new ones since I've found the blacksnake and relocated it.
Emily in NC
