Sunday, May 19, 2013

Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Help with new hatchlings using a broody hen

 

It's not wise or fair to hen to have a hen set for 2 clutches in a row.  She looses too much weight and needs a break. Let her raise a couple of chicks if you want to raise the rest.

 
Cathryn  rainbowsilkiesTM  in  Michigan

--- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, Peggy Chase <satanslvr@...> wrote:
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> The hen will usually toss out any eggs she doesnt like. If you want her to set another batch then brood the chicks in a brooder. You can remove them at any time. Otherwise I would let momma do it.
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