How do you let your hen hatch eggs?

[RebeccaRN]

wondering what the process is when you wanna let your broody hen hatch eggs?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I just let them take them and hatch them. I'll seperate then after eggs are hatched

 

[RebeccaRN]

Ok so just leave her with the flock until they hatch, then what ?

 

[RebeccaRN]

Should you keep the momma and babies separate but where they can see the rest of the flock?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Ok so just leave her with the flock until they hatch, then what ?

Then I seperate them from the flock depending in who it is and who is in each flock with a broody

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Should you keep the momma and babies separate but where they can see the rest of the flock?

Yes, off its not as safe to keep then in the flock with everyone

 

[Gallinarium]

It's usually best to separate the broody from the rest of the flock, AT LEAST until the chickies are a couple days old.
Use fake or unimportant eggs until you're sure she'll see it through, then give her the hatching eggs.

 

[RebeccaRN]

Thank you I have never done this and want to be prepared when it does happen

 

[Yardmom]

You do not want other hens to be able to add eggs. If you leave her with the flock mark her eggs and remove others daily. I place mine in a cage inside my coop so others can not add eggs. It is ok to completely separate while brooding if that works better. Hens often hide from the flock during brooding. (Hen and eggs can usually be moved) Make sure all eggs start at the same time. If you are not sure give her fresh eggs. This is important for hatch time. If one baby hatches earlier she could leave the rest behind.

 

[RebeccaRN]

You do not want other hens to be able to add eggs. If you leave her with the flock mark her eggs and remove others daily. I place mine in a cage inside my coop so others can not add eggs. It is ok to completely separate while brooding if that works better. Hens often hide from the flock during brooding. (Hen and eggs can usually be moved) Make sure all eggs start at the same time. If you are not sure give her fresh eggs. This is important for hatch time. If one baby hatches earlier she could leave the rest behind.

Oh good to know, thank you do much!