Tara.F Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 when should the empty shells be removed from under a broody hen , some chicks have hatched whilst others are still pipping . i don't want to upset the broody hen by removing the empty cases , but i don't want the chicks hurting themselves either. tara's OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 It'll be fine to take them out, she'll not be interested in those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 My broody kicked out the empty shell - only way I realised that something had hatched, otherwise I wouldn't have had a clue, very quiet chick to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smanners Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I took any empty shells away each time I checked on the hatching progress I kept them until all the chicks had hatched so I good see what had hatched and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 i left everything where it was until my broody got off the nest and took the chics out for the first time. i then cleaned her nest out and put fresh bedding in, she didn't mind a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
