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Post by carlshave on Sept 20, 2012 20:12:47 GMT
Sadly my male has died and left hen sat on 5 eggs, will she be ok hatch and raise them herself?
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Jul 11, 2012 8:17:03 GMT
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Post by Donna Lee on Sept 21, 2012 6:53:43 GMT
I hope you find an answer to this, Carl!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2012 6:56:54 GMT
yes she can but .... if you have another hen with eggs take 2 away .... and pop them under that hen .... so she dont have so many chicks to look after .... dont worry budgies cant count .....  |
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Post by barrieshutt on Sept 21, 2012 7:00:47 GMT
I prefer not moving eggs that have had a period of incubation and would rather wait until they hatch and then move the chicks at 2/3 days old
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Aug 9, 2012 7:24:52 GMT
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Post by ruby 5 on Sept 21, 2012 8:32:15 GMT
That is very sad Carl, I hope the hen gives you some lovely healthy chicks to remember their dad by.
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Post by Hezz on Sept 21, 2012 10:14:00 GMT
Good luck with them Carl.  |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Sept 21, 2012 13:06:28 GMT
I am sorry Carl.
As Barrie said, moving is not a good option now. Never even think of putting a new cock in as there will be blood. The best bet is to foster the elder chicks. Provide her with lots of soft-food and put millet sprays etc in the nest box so she don't have to leave the nest box for long, and just for a quick poop.
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