Are ex-bats supposed to go broody?

[Snadger]

One of mine has!

I's not a big problem as I have 3 nest boxes for 10 hens and they usually only use two anyway.
She was sitting on three eggs and was NOT happy when I stole them from under her. She was also having a go at tuthers if they got too close!

I think I'll just let her get on with it and keep nicking the eggs from under her!

[lynda66]

or if you fancy some babies get her some hatching eggs

[MaureenHall]

awwwwwwwwwwww let her have some babies! Would that make you grandad?

[lynda66]

ooooooo yeah grandad snadge

see you could be grandad to some of these

http://home-garden.shop.ebay.co.uk/i...11700QQ_ssovZ1

in fact i've just seen THE most cutest chickens
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-Silky-X-Fri...d=p3286.c0.m14

ok that's done it ..... I'm broody now

[Snadger]

As it happens.................I just became a Grandad for the THIRD time yesterday!

My 20 year old Sons girlfriend gave birth to little Nicole (whom I aint seen yet) Mum and baby are doing fine I'm pleased to say!

[shirlthegirl43]

As it happens.................I just became a Grandad for the THIRD time yesterday!

My 20 year old Sons girlfriend gave birth to little Nicole (whom I aint seen yet) Mum and baby are doing fine I'm pleased to say!

Many congratulations Snadger.

[lynda66]

awwwwww congrats grandad snadge ..... so you're an old hand at being grandad then ...... a few more won't hurt

or some ikkle baby ducks?

[MaureenHall]

Congratulations Grandad Snadge. You've got a long way to catch up with me though, I got 10!!!! Eldest is 20 and youngest is 10 months. Not as cuddly as ickle baby chickens now though. Go on, let her have some babies

[vicky]

Personally I'd love to have a broody as I really like the idea of chicks, come on Snadger, let her have her babies!!!
And many congrats on the new grand daughter, how lovely for you!!

[di]

No advice re your chooks but Congratulations on becoming a Grandad no.3!!Hope you get to see her soon!

[lainey lou]

Congratulations Grandad!!
Re: the chooks, if you let her get on with it you may have a long wait, my girl was broody for 27 days before she gave up. You have to make sure she is getting up to eat and drink too as she may just sit there. We booted our girl out 3 or 4 times a day to stretch her legs (she did complain a bit!). You'll have to watch out for mites too as chances are she won't be grooming herself properly.

[Snadger]

OK, next question.

I fancy trying to rear some Siver Dorking chicks. The eggs don't finish on eBay for 9 hours and if I was to win them I probably couldn't get them before Wednesday.
By this time, would I have left it too long do you think?

[Flummery]

Congratulations on the grandchild. I think Wednesday is far too long for eggs to be un-brooded though.

[MaureenHall]

OK, next question.

I fancy trying to rear some Siver Dorking chicks. The eggs don't finish on eBay for 9 hours and if I was to win them I probably couldn't get them before Wednesday.
By this time, would I have left it too long do you think?

If she definitely IS broody and you don't mind too much if nothing comes from the eggs, then I'd say go for it Well that's what I'd do anyway, but hey, what do I know? Would love it if 1 of mine was broody though

[Pumpkin Becki]

Hi Snadger,

Ex bat stylee hybrids aren't supposed to go broody, it should have been bred out of them as it's an undesirable trait in the egg producing world - however nature does have a wonderful way of undoing mans creations doesn't it.