Troyergals Chat Thread!!!

[tastyacres]

So remember Daphne had a discharge around the same time Heidi miscarried and we weren't sure whether she also miscarried or not. Well it's been almost a month and her udder has not dried or gone saggy like Heidi's, it's still quite firm. I kind of think she's still bred. What do you think? (I was unable to get pics before I left.)

I lost wifi right after I posted.

She could have a discharge up to 2 months before kidding.

I would not worry about it unless you notice anything off.

 

[HeavensHens88]

Ok Sounds like this plan might be possible. One more question. How is she supposed to react to them? Yes, I know, stupid question

Not stupid at all!
Well, she's supposed to let them under her wings and settle down. Unsuitable mothers will get up, move around, force the chicks out from beneath her, and maybe even peck them. You don't want a broody that continually repositions herself, and therefore unsettles the chicks. Comfort purrs and trills from both the hen and chicks is a good sign. The main thing is watching her when the sun comes up. A hen can turn on a dime from when it's dark to when it's daytime.

 

[ChickenMama6RIR]

Not stupid at all!
Well, she's supposed to let them under her wings and settle down. Unsuitable mothers will get up, move around, force the chicks out from beneath her, and maybe even peck them. You don't want a broody that continually repositions herself, and therefore unsettles the chicks. Comfort purrs and trills from both the hen and chicks is a good sign. The main thing is watching her when the sun comes up. A hen can turn on a dime from when it's dark to when it's daytime.

Good
Ok! Got it! As long as she is still and comforting, not constantly moving and pecking them. What do I do if she begins to pecking them?

Thanks you so much for all of your help.

 

[LavvyTaffy]

Autumn already has a pink comb. XD

 

[ChickenMama6RIR]

Autumn already has a pink comb. XD

Oh boy..... XD

 

[LavvyTaffy]

Oh boy..... XD

Eggsactly. XD and pink wattles...

 

[HeavensHens88]

Good
Ok! Got it! As long as she is still and comforting, not constantly moving and pecking them. What do I do if she begins to pecking them?

Thanks you so much for all of your help.

A flighty broody can sometimes work out, but then there's the chance of injuries by her foot.
Hens will sometimes give light pecks to get wayward chicks beneath her again. If they peep abnormally loud in pain and she repeatedly pecks them for no apparent reason, you've got to remove her and use a heat lamp. But first observe her and make sure she's not just gently chastising the brazen chicks.


No problem! That's what BYC is for!

 

[ChickenMama6RIR]

Eggsactly. XD and pink wattles...

Oh my goodness Are you going to keep him, or get rid of the roosters?

 

[LavvyTaffy]

Oh my goodness Are you going to keep him, or get rid of the roosters?

 

[HeavensHens88]

Autumn already has a pink comb. XD

>:} You're still holding up your end of the deal, right?