These two banty hens have gone broody independently before...but this time they are sitting on four eggs together. The Dark Brahma was first, and I gave her two marked eggs. The white Silkie joined her a day or two later, and I gave her two marked eggs. I check daily and notice that they mix the eggs around but they're always snuggled together covering all four eggs! There is plenty of room in the 36" nest box for them to spread out, but they seem to like the team approach.
Since they are chummy now will it be reasonably safe to let them hatch together? The Silkie hatched chicks last year, but the Dark Brahma was unsuccessful with two clutches and has not been a mama.
Since they are chummy now will it be reasonably safe to let them hatch together? The Silkie hatched chicks last year, but the Dark Brahma was unsuccessful with two clutches and has not been a mama.
