I have 12 hens and 1 roo. Mama Hen went broody and hatched 2 chicks. They are about 2 wks old. I currently have them in an enclosure inside my coop. Everyone can see each other. Mama is getting restless and I know she wants to go outside, but I'm concerned about these chicks. So I'm wondering...
If you happen on to my latest post, you'll think I'm nuts. After this original post about my young broody, I decided not to let her try to hatch any eggs. I took them out from under her every night. I thought she would get frustrated and give up, but she just kept insisting she would sit. So I...
So, I've read quite a bit about broody hens. But really, until you're in the middle of it, it's hard to apply all the advice. I have an Ameraucana who has insisted on bring broody since probably February. She has begun to sit 3 clutches of eggs now, the first two being discarded weeks ago...