Phosphorus Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Okay it doesn't look like anymore of the eggs I have under my broody are going to hatch. Currently have a 2 day old chick being reared by her really well, in additon to her still sitting on the eggs! Should I get a few other day olds if I can find them very quickly? Which is the best way to do this - will mum attack some new chicks or if I leave the eggs in and then replace with chicks will that work? She is still expecting them to hatch but has come off the eggs with the chick quite a lot today (still never lets them get cold!). It is now day 23 and am going to try the water test! Do I put them in a bowl full of warm water or just a shallow bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 You will find that the mother won't accept any new chicks after about 48 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 You will find that the mother won't accept any new chicks after about 48 hours. Oh well crossed fingers then - it is a bit more than 48 hours and I have just put under her 2 lavender araucana and 2 Gold brahmas to go with her black araucana. Will get up at 4am to check no bloodbath. She seemed to settle down on them okay, just went a bit manic at my hand. I knew it had to be soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 I think I got away with it, thanks Egluntine . Was out at 4am to check and no bloodbath. Broody has since been out for a poo and when I looked back in the nest a lavender peeked out at me Think she has accepted them. It was a close call I realise that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 That's fantastic news! Pictures, please, when you get the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
