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...
That's a lot of new chickens. ;-)
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It was!! and half of them turn into roosters. It got pretty loud :)
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Wow! That's amazing...she's had many babies in a space of one year. That's really cool @mariannewest thanks for sharing this
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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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Wow! Does she take her duties now as grandma seriously?
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No, she tries to get all the food first. She had it with kids LOL
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Too many children! Hahahahaha 41!
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Way too many!!!!
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