Thursday 2 May 2013

Broody loves company.

When I think about how long and hard I considered every minute detail when designing my coop, I'm always pleased I decided to put more than one nest box in. Researching through countless poultry books and on chicken forums, discovering recommended hen to nest box ratios.

 I would hate to think of them having to cram into just one...


...sigh...
Turfing them out and locking the door so they could enjoy the rare spring sunshine wasn't entirely successful either.


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23 comments:

  1. Joan2 May 2013 at 19:59

    Too funny! They're having a sit-down-strike until you give in! LOL!

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    1. Rachy3 May 2013 at 13:49

      Weren't they just! I gave in about 10 minutes after I took the photo, lol!

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  2. Unknown2 May 2013 at 21:17

    that is so cute!

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    1. Rachy3 May 2013 at 13:50

      Thanks Liz, I think they were hatching a plan! :D x

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  3. ted and bunny3 May 2013 at 06:12

    just like yours, our trio cram triple decker into one nest box, ignoring the other boxes, roosting bars and large "hall". They even lay en masse!

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    1. Rachy3 May 2013 at 13:51

      Aren't they a 'mare! Mine also lay together, and wait if they can't managed to squeeze in, rather than go anywhere else.

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  4. Nessa3 May 2013 at 08:53

    I love that first photo!! So adorable!

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    1. Rachy3 May 2013 at 13:52

      Thank you Nessa, I think Pearl might have been less than happy though, lol! x

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  5. Natalie, the Chickenblogger3 May 2013 at 09:41

    Gah! It's a three headed chicken!
    They look adorable.

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    1. Rachy3 May 2013 at 13:53

      Lol, it looks just like that!
      Thank you Natalie xxx

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  6. Our Neck of the Woods3 May 2013 at 12:33

    That is too funny! They all must really love each other :)

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    1. Rachy3 May 2013 at 13:53

      They do, unless mealworms are on offer, then it's every girl for herself! :Dx

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  7. Unknown6 May 2013 at 08:16

    Oh my goodness - that first picture just made my day! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. Laura6 May 2013 at 15:38

    That is such a beautiful chicken house!

    My chickens also always crammed into the same five nesting boxes even though we had 24.

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    1. Rachy7 May 2013 at 11:14

      Thank you xxxxxx
      Wow, 24!!!!! That's a lot of nest boxes :D

      Naughty girls, lol! x

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  9. MADZ of AnimalTM10 May 2013 at 09:41

    I Love Those Cuties!!!

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  10. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick12 May 2013 at 13:08

    I have SIX broody hens right now!
    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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    1. Rachy12 May 2013 at 16:00

      SIX! I thought I had a handful with three! :D

      You are most welcome, thank you for the opportunity xxx

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    2. MADZ of AnimalTM21 May 2013 at 15:32

      My girl Dusty-Dirty is broody, but no fertile eggs for her. She likes to sit on/protect the other's egg until I collect them. :) What a quta.

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  11. Unknown29 May 2013 at 08:17

    I hope you don't mind, but I shared this on our Facebook (the picture) and linked back to your blog. A picture like that ought to be shared!

    https://www.facebook.com/LesFarmsCanada

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    1. Rachy29 May 2013 at 12:24

      I don't mind you sharing the 'chicken pile' at all :) x

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    2. Rachy29 May 2013 at 12:28

      Thank you :) x

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