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Hatching chicks

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  • 09-06-2010 9:15pm
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    cazzycaz
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    I have a broody hen sitting on eggs. Will mum look after and raise chicks ,keep warm etc? :confused: Any advice would be appreciated.


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    Sitka
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    Hi, Yrs Mum will look after chhicks and keep them warm, even if you put duck eggs under her she will look after them.
    Have they hatched yet? Twenty one days for chicken eggs to hatch.
    Let me know.
    I have eleven Muscovey Ducks in a box hatched under a Broody Hen a week ago!


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    cazzycaz
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    yes..today i peeped in and one chick hatched...21 days today. Should i give the others a bit more time? So exciting my 8 year old was amazed.
    :)


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    Nevyn
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    Farming and forestry forum.


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    Sitka
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    Excelent, should all be out and about by now.
    Feed them crumb, its chicken food ground down fine, put some in a coffee grinder.........
    I am sure your daughter will be over the moon handling the day old chicks.
    Enjoy


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