A couple years ago I had a hen that hatched chicks and they froze to death in the nest, I noticed it gets a little cold outside at night (like 60 degrees) and I've been worried. Also the other hens often go in the same nest box and sometimes crush her eggs what should I do about that?
2006-08-09 14:02:58 · 4 answers · asked by Sango 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
60 degrees isn't too cold to hatch chicks if she's a good mother and stays with them. I'd separate her (the wire idea is a good suggestion) from the other hens since they pile in on her. Also, feed her a quality feed while she's setting. She'll be healthier and will raise healthier babies as it gets colder. (something besides "scratch" feed)
Also, put some dead grass or hay in the nest box to help keep the chicks warm when she leaves the nest to eat and do her business.
2006-08-09 18:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by TheOldOkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know where you live so i cant say about the age of the chicks and the cold though i would think they would be ok, however if she isnt in the nest all the time they wont hatch, and the other hens shouldnt be able to missplace her if shes sitting, but you could put some chicken wire around her if you can provide her with some water and a little food where she is.
2006-08-09 14:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some types of chickens are more cold-hardy then others. Put a mesh pen around her to keep her safe and attach a heat lamp when the chicks hatch if you are worried.
2006-08-10 04:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be broody ability she is sitting on the eggs. Your chicken isn't broody. at the same time as she stops laying/clucking and sits on the eggs THEN she is broody. She is purely studying. be affected human being.
2016-11-29 19:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by newport 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋