Very Disappointed and Sad

[Cazook]

that is pretty sad, sorry for your loss. if you can get day old chicks you could take advantage of her broodyness even now.

 

[21hens-incharge]

that is pretty sad, sorry for your loss. if you can get day old chicks you could take advantage of her broodyness even now.

Not a bad idea IF the OP can get some very young chicks they would be more able to move under her to "safe" spots.

 

[BrandoMan]

Not your fault. Same thing happens often on very large breed dogs too. Thats why when my hens hatch chicks I take them and brood them in my house till they are like 6 weeks. Less mortality.

 

[Peppercorngal]

Oh, I'm so sorry you lost your chick! Sending you a hug

Thank you, I needed that hug!

 

[Peppercorngal]

that is pretty sad, sorry for your loss. if you can get day old chicks you could take advantage of her broodyness even now.

No more chicks are available for this year at any of our feed stores or TSC either. It's too late. Good idea though.

 

[Peppercorngal]

Not your fault. Same thing happens often on very large breed dogs too. Thats why when my hens hatch chicks I take them and brood them in my house till they are like 6 weeks. Less mortality.

I like to let "nature take it's course" whenever I can. I have to admit I do not like to raise chicks, I'd rather the broody Mom do her duty! I really don't need any more chickens anyway so it's sad, but not necessary to have the chick.

 

[ShrekDawg]

So sorry!!

 

[Peppercorngal]

I have a hen that has been sitting on an egg, it's near ready (Tuesday) and now she switched with another broody that is VERY BIG as well. These big hens are products of my Harvey, a white jersey giant that when standing next to me (5 feet tall) comes up to my crotch he is so large! He produces very large hens that I just found out is not good for raising chicks! Time to slip a fake egg under her as well, ASAP!

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

I have a hen that has been sitting on an egg, it's near ready (Tuesday) and now she switched with another broody that is VERY BIG as well. These big hens are products of my Harvey, a white jersey giant that when standing next to me (5 feet tall) comes up to my crotch he is so large! He produces very large hens that I just found out is not good for raising chicks! Time to slip a fake egg under her as well, ASAP!

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Hot dang, look at the spurs on that rooster! He's so handsome!
Beautiful hen, too.
Good luck with your broodies.

 

[Peppercorngal]

So sorry!!

Thank you. The key now is to keep it from happening again!