scarlettohara Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) Managed to move her and her 2 eggs to a small ark in the shed, she seems to have settled so have 6 silver partridge pekins going under her tonight. It is Squeak my pilkie and she has been really sweet so far - lets me lift her off the nest to eat and drink with just a few squeaks but no pecks Any tips for warming the eggs up for tonight - they are sitting at room temp. Edited March 12, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 They should be fine going from room temp to under your broody - good luck, there's nothing quite like a broody with her babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Popped eggs under last night and she's happily sitting on them this am I have been lifting her off for food and water - should I keep doing this or let her sort herself out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 When I hatch with a broody I set up a a little camera on them & assess. They usually get off the eggs twice a day for a mega poo & feed up. I always make sure water is within reach of where she is sitting. If she doesn't budge at all off the eggs, then lift her off twice a day for food & water. Some are very persistent! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks, I lifted her off again this am and she ate but didn't drink so I'll put water in with her. I have some corn soaking for later too She did a poo yesterday but not yet today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 She's proving to be a very good Mum so far However I have to warn anyone who is thinking of putting eggs under a broody - the huge daily broody poo STINKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
