encouraging broodys

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massa

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encouraging broodys
« on: June 14, 2011, 22:10 »
Is it possible to encourage a bird to go broody and if so how? Thanks Matt

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Re: encouraging broodys
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2011, 22:13 »
What breeds of birds do you have ?

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Re: encouraging broodys
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2011, 10:48 »
its a turkey i want to go broody, she went broody a couple of months ago but the eggs did not hatch but i know they are fertile now as i have hatched some in the incy so would like her to go broody again.

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Re: encouraging broodys
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2011, 11:09 »
The usual way with chickens is to put a smal clutch of pot eggs in their nestbox and possibly restrain her movements but ensure ventillation and access to water and food in this hot weather.

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