[slowef]

Ok, 1 broody I can cope with but this is ridiculous

I just had one batch hatch and then these 3 start it all over again.  I have 2 silkies sharing a clutch and seem to work on a shift system, then Delilah wanted to have them so I gaver her a few to sit on and then Yummy hijacked a load more and started sitting as well.  I know Yumm has a good track record but we shall have to see what the others manage
:-(

[Aunt Sally]

   

They look great sat there like queens of the hive  

I'll stick to hybrids  

[Jellyhead]

Aaah they look so cute. I have a Silkie sitting on eggies. They are possibly Poland cross Silkie exciting

[ness]

The look so lovely but you can definitely see then scowling, bet they were making tutty rosey noises at you!
I've got my 2 girls sharing a clutch of 6 and they've been sitting well but not so sure of the eggs fertility (been through the postal system).  :?
Maybe looking for some day olds if they turn out to be duds I can't let them sit for so long without a reward!  

[PJM]

I have 4 out of my six all broody! 1 of the x orpy/wyandotte has been broody for weeks, trouble is I don't have enough room for anymore chooks, so don't want to get any fertile eggs. Just hoping they get bored soon

[NormandyMary]

Please tell me, what age to hens have to be before they can get broody? Ive got one who is very reluctant to leave the nesting box...glares and makes a noise if I go near her, but she's one of my young'uns.

Mary.