Is it too late for broodies?

Jellyhead · « **on:** October 02, 2007, 07:52 »

Hi it's FC in S.W. France here. So the weather here can be 5 degrees warmer than in the UK but can also get very cold in Dec/January.
My question is, Wynona and Martha 2 of my Bantams are broody and I cant seem to persuade them otherwise. i have taken the eggs away so far but Lily my 11 year old keeps begging me to let them hatch some more chicks. Is it too late in the year for littlies? At the moment it isnt cold but you never know we could have frosts in a couple of weeks. So its up to you guys please cos I really dont know what to do.

Des C · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2007, 09:45 »

I have the same problem with a Marans. I was thinking of getting half a dozen day olds to shorten the timeframe before the cold weather sets in.
Not sure though..... County Antrim is definitely not France ......

muntjac · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2007, 11:26 »

thye will look after em in the shed ,i have had chciks wandering around in the snow no harm came to them momma chucks know when to let em out

Jellyhead · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2007, 07:54 »

Thanks. Will let you know how we get on.

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