Not-so Slick Chicken
Chirping
- Mar 3, 2025
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So I currently have a broody pullet (broody #3 this summer) who is on week two of her nest. So, about one week left. (3 eggs btw)
Broody #4 just joined.
I'd like to have her try her instincts. However, I don't really want to add more eggs right now.
So, I'd like to split the current nest. (Which #4 has been trying to steal)
However... I'm not sure how that'll work with about 6 days left until hatch, when she JUST officially went broody.
I get that every bird is different.
But, I'd like some advice from others... how realistic is it for a new broody to care for eggs that are about to hatch?
And, are they more likely to abandon or harm the chick because it's two weeks too early?
Thank you for your time
Broody #4 just joined.
I'd like to have her try her instincts. However, I don't really want to add more eggs right now.
So, I'd like to split the current nest. (Which #4 has been trying to steal)
However... I'm not sure how that'll work with about 6 days left until hatch, when she JUST officially went broody.
I get that every bird is different.
But, I'd like some advice from others... how realistic is it for a new broody to care for eggs that are about to hatch?
And, are they more likely to abandon or harm the chick because it's two weeks too early?
Thank you for your time
