Have had chickens for about 3 years. They are stunningly healthy given that I know sweet FA about chicken keeping .
Acquired a cockerel about 8 - 10 weeks ago.
Now one chicken is broody. Could she be 'with child'? I guess there is no guaranteed that the cockerel has done his business with her, but it is a possibility isn't it? I think I should proceed on the basis that the eggs are probably fertilised.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT? I've never been a midwife before... I could google it but why bother when you are going to give me a checklist
Presumably I have to give the chuck her own accommodation now (so she is not blocking the nesting box for the others, and so that if chicks do hatch they will be protected in their own house and run)?
How long does she sit on the eggs before some hopefully hatch?
What do I do once chicks arrive?
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Broody chicken, probably fertilised eggs - HELP! What next?
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handlemecarefully · 30/04/2008 11:03
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