joza2210 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 As most of you know i have a trio of japanese and both of my hens have gone broody ... But for some reason out side They are sat next to each other and are under shelter ... but the thing is they are on grass ... What should i do and will the eggs even hatch on grass ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l_ouise Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I don't think lawn is a good nest. I think eggs need air circulation and more consistant moisture and heat levels. On lawn the under side will get no air, be pressed against the cold ground and even though it is sheltered the moisture levels within the soil can still fluctuate a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 its not ideal for them to be broody outside - are you sure there isnt a red mite problem thats making them avoid the coop? Actually turf is an excellent base for a nest, people used to use (and probably still do) bits of turf to line broody nests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 No i dont think so redwing because they did sleep in there and the cockerel does and a while ago one of the hens decided to lay there and both have ever since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
