jam Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 hi, Getting some hatching eggs next week, but ill probably end up wanting to get more than will fit in my incubator How can I persaude buttercup to turn broody as a backup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Not easy. They don't tend to do it unless they have a mind to. You could try separating her and putting a few eggs that you are willing to sacrifice under her and see if she will co-operate, but I wouldn't hold out hopes that it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...