karlotta Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Why is it when you want a broody hen you don't have one? I've been patiently (not) willing one of the girls to go broody as I'm keen to try hatching some Runner Ducklings. I thought my luck might be in with one of last years pekin babies, but she didn't stick at it for more than a day so I've given up and put the incubator on to warm up! If I'm honest I'm happier doing it this way first as I can't be sure they are fertile and expecting her to sit on big chunky runner duck eggs for 4 weeks seems a bit mean! Will have to wait for an orp to go broody to do it the other way! (have never had a broody orp though, so may be waiting a while! I've got 10 eggs waiting to go once it's up to temperature so with a bit of luck might have some cute ducklings before Easter! I guess if someone goes broody in the meantime I could smuggle a couple underneath and put the rest in under cover of darkness on hatching day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 That sounds like a plan to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
