Remudamom Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 My little Mille de Fleur has gone broody. Milcy is setting four eggs and refuses to get up and roost. She absolutely told me off for peeking under her. So, on June 21st I should have babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLynnTX Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 So, I have a question....When they start setting, they don't even roost at night? They must get up to eat or something, right? I have chickens, but no roosters yet, so I'm very ignorant about all this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I miss my chickens SO MUCH!!! I had one, Oprah, who was just like a dog. She'd come to my house EVERY day for canned cat food and cheese. :lol::lol: She'd yell out to me if she saw me outside and would come RUNNING!!! She'd sit under the deck and watch me swim. She was at my side when ever I was outside gardening. I loved her SO much! Something got to her. No more chickens until we have an enclosed coop for them. I had them in the barn but would let them free range during the day. I miss Oprah!!!!!!!!!! :angelsad2::(:crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 As far as I know she'll get up for just a bit every day, but stays on the eggs at night. I've never had a broody before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMominTX Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Did you do anything to encourage her? How fun...I can't wait to see pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 So,I have a question....When they start setting, they don't even roost at night? They must get up to eat or something, right? I have chickens, but no roosters yet, so I'm very ignorant about all this... Roosters would be somewhat of a requirement first, methinks :lol: (Just teasin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLynnTX Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Of course, which is why I said I was ignorant about all this. I was just curious about how broody hens act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I love a peckish momma.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 They won't leave the nest but once or twice a day (depends on the temps, would be my guess). We gave her water and food right next to her the last few days and those first 2 days after hatching where she also would not leave. To encourage broodiness, leave the eggs in the nest, at an appropriate time of the year, of course. Or do like we did and just forget to check that coop for a week or so, lol. Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 That's what I did, I've left eggs there since the first of May. Now I've got some in another spot, hoping someone else will take the hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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