May 20, 2013 22:28:40 GMT
rachael2406
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Post by rachael2406 on May 31, 2013 11:20:11 GMT
Is it normal for a hen to start her second clutch when she still has a baby in the nest from her first clutch? I wasn't expecting her to do this! and I have never had it happen before!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2013 23:53:43 GMT
It happens quite often.
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
Senior Spangle
Poppi, Digger, Daisy, Mawson, Cleo, Casper, Romeo, Georgia, Melmen, Rosalie, Willow, Alice and Finn
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Post by Nicola on Jun 1, 2013 1:16:56 GMT
I agree with Corie I once had a hen that had one chick in the nest almost ready to come out when she decided to start laying again. She ended up with 7 eggs even before the chick had left. All the eggs were fertile, but sadly she died on the nest. I'm not sure why though. So just make sure that if you decide to let her continue with her new clutch that she is still in condition and able to handle another clutch, if she is not, it could kill her. Nicola
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May 20, 2013 22:28:40 GMT
rachael2406
Normal Violet
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Post by rachael2406 on Jun 1, 2013 12:43:05 GMT
Thanks guys the hen is in amazing condition so I think I will let her carry on with a second brood but definately no more after that! Her partner is doing an amazing job keeping her well fed
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jun 2, 2013 10:38:13 GMT
Is it normal for a hen to start her second clutch when she still has a baby in the nest from her first clutch? I wasn't expecting her to do this! and I have never had it happen before! It happens to me more often than not.
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
Senior Spangle
Poppi, Digger, Daisy, Mawson, Cleo, Casper, Romeo, Georgia, Melmen, Rosalie, Willow, Alice and Finn
Posts: 1,148
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Post by Nicola on Jun 3, 2013 9:43:07 GMT
Thanks guys the hen is in amazing condition so I think I will let her carry on with a second brood but definately no more after that! Her partner is doing an amazing job keeping her well fed Everything should go smoothly then Nicola
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