sarabb4 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 My lone chick attached yesterday- possibly Sunday. It is with mama hen in a classic eglu. I've tried to leave alone, but today removed the final egg that Mama was still sat on. (It was empty).. Chick is chirping lustily and hopping about.. Meanwhile Mama hen has not left nest (to my knowledge) since saturday!!!! I pushed her out about half an hour ago I lifted her and pushed her out and she went and had an enormous poo. I also put a dish of crumb next to her this morn and she ate some. Haven't seen her or chick drink tho.... She is showing no interest at all in chick but apparently still trying to brood.,. Chick meanwhile is tugging at Mamas wattle! Pecking her eyes and ears!!! Is this all ordinary??!! I don't remember this when I did it before... As soon as chicks arrived my mama hens were out and about mothering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Oooooo Errrrr silly pekin If I were you I would watch closely tomorrow and encourage the chick yourself You can dip it's beak in to water. Once it gets the hang of food and water it will do it for itself Maybe put a football in to the "nest" part of the classic. Martha my hen left the nest part once the last chick hatched and hasn't been near it since She's had enough brooding But she is being a good mum and hunkers down for the chicks regularly inside the classic & outside in the run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabb4 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks Mimi5 . I put hen and chick near the feed bowl and both had some... Chick is feisty! Not looking forward to tomorrow. Cold and wet! Hope Mama Hen ups her game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'm tentatively watching this thread with my fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabb4 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 So despite the predicted grimness of today, mama and chick doin ok.. Fingers crossed it lasts!! Will try and get a pic tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Phew, that's a relief I bet Oooo pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
