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This is not uncommon. Chickens do not brood because they lay fertilized eggs, they brood because it is instinct and they will set eggs fertilized or not. Hens will and can set on Golf balls if offered to the broody hen. Removal of eggs daily from the broody hen will dissuade her from maintaining her brooding but this could take a few days. Whenever possible, pick her up and take her away from the nesting box, continuing this until she gives up.
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Do hens lay while brooding?
Sorry, hens don't lay while they're brooding. But when they're done and dusted brooding with their chickens and everything, they will be back laying again.
Can a chicken be a boy sometimes and can a rooster be a girl sometimes?
I think a rooster can only be a boy but im not 100% sure
What is brooding chickens?
A broody hen is the term used when a hen is ready to sit on and hatch eggs, or is already sitting on eggs or has chicks. Basically, a hen in a 'mothering mood'. You can tell she's broody by the deep clucks she makes, her fluffing up her feathers and possibly squawking when anyone (including the rooster) comes near, desire to sit on eggs, and of course, if she already has chicks.
Are chickens happier with a rooster?
Chickens can be happy with or without a rooster. Roosters can provide protection for the flock and can help maintain order within the group. However, if a rooster is aggressive or stresses the hens, they may be happier without one.
Can rhode island chickens lay eggs without a rooster?
Yes All chickens will lay eggs without the need for a rooster. All a rooster does is fetilize the eggs, it does not induce the hen to lay an egg, she will do this anyway.
Is it a chickens?
No. It is a chicken, a hen, a cockeral/rooster or two chickens.
Do chickens need a rooster to have babies?
Yes. The rooster fertilizes the egg.
Do hens lay while brooding?
Sorry, hens don't lay while they're brooding. But when they're done and dusted brooding with their chickens and everything, they will be back laying again.
What is the plural for rooster?
The possessive form for the noun rooster is rooster's.
Can you put any rooster with your chickens?
not really
Is a rooster needed to make chickens?
yes you do
A rooster is what kind of animal?
A chicken. Roosters= male chickens Hen= female chickens
Do roosters continue to mate with chickens who are brooding?
No. Only a foolish rooster would bother a broody hen. While some young cockerel might try to disturb a brood hen he will soon learn a valuable lesson and never try again.
Can a chicken be a boy sometimes and can a rooster be a girl sometimes?
I think a rooster can only be a boy but im not 100% sure
What is brooding chickens?
A broody hen is the term used when a hen is ready to sit on and hatch eggs, or is already sitting on eggs or has chicks. Basically, a hen in a 'mothering mood'. You can tell she's broody by the deep clucks she makes, her fluffing up her feathers and possibly squawking when anyone (including the rooster) comes near, desire to sit on eggs, and of course, if she already has chicks.
What is alektrophobia?
Alektrophobia is a fear of chickens
What breed of chickens is constantly flighty?
It is usually a Barred Rock but it is best to have a rooster. (a rooster is a male chicken)
