The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Broody          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message deanojul67 Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 342 Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:35 pm    Post subject: Broody Right guys my amber has gone broody and is sat on 7 eggs cock has been treading them so i assume they are fertile help help wot do i do??? and i mean, i know nothing Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:42 pm    Post subject: First, relax...take a deep breath. Now, go to the Golden Nuggets area and look at the thread for incubation. Being as you are having the broody do all the work, it is just for informational/development purposes on your part. You can candle the eggs on the proper days. Broodies tend to hatch them out a day ahead of schedule...wierd, I know. I will look to see if you have an email address on file and I will send you the calender and charts. Then...sit back, wait and anticipate your new babies. Prepare the camera. Buy the cigars. Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:43 pm    Post subject: Nope, no email address. Pm me and I will email the file to you. Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:25 am    Post subject: hello, congratulations on your broody. I've only ever hatched eggs with a broody and really there is nothing to it as far as you are concerned, the broody will do what is natural for her. I had mine in her own nest box in her own house and she took herself out each day for a drink and poo ~ quick dust bath ~ and then back onto the eggs. I also used to put a handful of corn in with her at night ~ in the nest box because she wouldn't get out apart from the one time each day. My first lot hatched at 19 days there were pekin bantams and the 2nd lot lf orpingtons took 20 days. Hope it goes well for you Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 7:44 am    Post subject: How long has she been sat on them ?? Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3237 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:21 am    Post subject: I've not hatched any chicks, either way. Just wanted to say good luck - and enjoy! Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:38 am    Post subject: Quote: I've not hatched any chicks YET !!! Back to top leebarton Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 365 Location: Elgin, NE Scotland Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:12 pm    Post subject: The anticipation is immense waiting for eggs to hatch, but when you get one it is brilliant - nothing better. Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5152 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:03 pm    Post subject: One broody we had wouldn't get off the nest to eat, drink and poop so I lifted her off the nest for a short while each day - you will soon know if your broody is leaving the nest without watching her 24/7, the size and smell of her poop will be obvious! Good luck, great fun watching a broody with chicks. Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11631 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:06 pm    Post subject: Don't forget to run up and down with excitement, and towards the end, pacing and wearing a hole in the walk to the coop Back to top deanojul67 Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 342 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 6:57 pm    Post subject: knobby Quote: How long has she been sat on them ?? hmm i think about 3 day she leaves the nest once a day first thing in the morn when i open up about 6.45 am PS Rocky has started to crow i was hoping the neighbors wouldn't hear!!!! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group