Congratulations! Mama hens make the best incubators and brooders. Donna used to bring fertilized eggs home from the local shop and just stick them under whatever hen was broody and we'd always end up with a few new chicks.
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Oooh that's wonderful that you would do that for your hens!! So many folks try and break the hen of their broodiness, I couldn't handle trying to do that,,,hahahahahahahaa obviously as you can see LOLOL....What kind of chicks would you usually hatch? As in, what breed.
Are you kidding? Donna got so excited when a hen went broody. She was like - free brooder, and we don't have to pay for electricity! We've had lots of breeds: Araucanas, Polish, Bantams, Silkies, Barred Rocks, those red ones. Then she goes all mad-scientist when we've got a rooster and lets them cross breed all over the place.
I've really got to get her posting on here. She got hit with a bad cold but we're hoping she'll start sharing her stuff soon.
AHHAHAAAA that's awesome! YESSS free brooder for realz!! I love the imagery of your Donna as a mad scientist LOLOLOL!!
I can't wait to get acquainted with her when she's feelin' better. Sending good vibes her way!