three Broody hens sitting on a house full

[Sissy]

I have 3 hens sitting on Eggs for the past 2 1/2 weeks what should be done if they start to hatch should
they be taken into the warm house with the moms.
its 20 degrees and the coop has a heat lamp but they stay
in their nest and the lamp is on the other side.of the coop
and it would be to difficult to move closer to their nest.
I believe I have a total of 26 eggs between them.

 

[HappyHatch'en]

Move the Lamp closer??? I hope it warms up....make sure they will ahve water and chick feed handy...once hatched I believe I would make a broader and have it in the house. It will keep you busy, watching the nest however....20 degrees is cold....I prefer 68 myself and the chicks like 95 degrees.
Good Luck!
PYC Forum is wher we all start the race as an EGG!
HappyHatch'en

 

[PortageGirl]

http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/broody-hens-1.html read this is my best advice, another BYC member posted it in another thread, and it sure is a good article. There's been several posts about this lately.

 

[Raven1]

That is an excellent article Thanks for the link

 

[daisychick]

I would say the hens can keep them warm when they hatch. If they kept them warm enough to get to the hatch then I am sure they can brood the chicks too.

 

[PortageGirl]

Quote:
^^^^ EGGsactly! *points up* ^^^^ And they'll be all the healthier and hardier for it too!

 

[Sissy]

Portage girl, great link,
now I have to let mama do it. LOL

 

[Sissy]

Well the Mamas did it the Andrew sisters have given us
13 new fuzzy butts and they still sitting on more
. I brought them
into the brooder in the bathroom and all are well and doing the chicken dance.. LOL 8 days old today
, but lost 5..
I believe they were
sat upon..but one didnt make out of her shell.