I have my first ever broody hen sitting on 5 eggs. I'm so excited!
My wonder is how will they get to the floor and follow momma once they hatch? Right now the broody hen is in one of the nest boxes where my hens have always laid eggs. It's at the standard height that nest boxes are supposed to be (2 and 1/2 feet? I don't remember, I built the coop years ago.)
Does anyone else have broodies go in the nest boxes? Or am I supposed to put a nest on the floor of the coop for broody types?
Thanks for any replies!
My wonder is how will they get to the floor and follow momma once they hatch? Right now the broody hen is in one of the nest boxes where my hens have always laid eggs. It's at the standard height that nest boxes are supposed to be (2 and 1/2 feet? I don't remember, I built the coop years ago.)
Does anyone else have broodies go in the nest boxes? Or am I supposed to put a nest on the floor of the coop for broody types?
Thanks for any replies!