This is Rocky, one of my older hens. Last year, she decided to get broody 3 times!! First time, she ended up with 18 chicks, second time 15, and third time 8.
I think she had it with babies. This year- no signs of broodyness.
You are welcome. I was worried about her because sitting on eggs is hard for them. They barely eat or drink during the 3 weeks on the nest and after that, they care for the babies for 6 weeks. I made sure to bring her many treats...
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That's a lot of new chickens. ;-)
It was!! and half of them turn into roosters. It got pretty loud :)
Wow! That's amazing...she's had many babies in a space of one year. That's really cool @mariannewest thanks for sharing this
You are welcome. I was worried about her because sitting on eggs is hard for them. They barely eat or drink during the 3 weeks on the nest and after that, they care for the babies for 6 weeks. I made sure to bring her many treats...
Wow! Does she take her duties now as grandma seriously?
No, she tries to get all the food first. She had it with kids LOL
Too many children! Hahahahaha 41!
Way too many!!!!