brambles Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 My lovely cochin has become an evil pancake although she's allowing me to lift her out and will potter with the rest of the flock. I've got a holiday planned in 2 weeks, husband may be at home or with us due to work. My sensible head is saying to delay and if she's still got tendencies to sit her when we return. How much care will she need, assuming I can get her to sit? I have an empty eglu and can sort out a chick kit. How do I get her started once I've decided to go with the nesting flow?! I'll be hatching for a friend who has a greatly diminished flock due to the fox, but still has fertile eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I guess it depends on if she's done it before or not. I know with the three broodies I use they're all very good at getting off the nest every day and I probably would leave them on eggs while I was away because I know they'd look after themselves but if it were a first timer I wouldn't be so brave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Now that I have sorted a hen sitter to make sure she eats and drinks she's off the nest and back to normal after 3 days of broody. Little minx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Typical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 ... She sorted herself, sat tight and our hen sitter did well. It's about day 18 now, we're waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Good luck, can't wait to see how she's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lougarbard Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have a similar quandry!! I have got chicks due to hatch in a few days, but had pre planned a 3 day camping trip not many days later. How old can the chicks be (with mum) before i could dare leave them unattended by me (daughter will be here to top up feed).??? I am thinking I should cancel the camping, any suggestions appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
