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The Dolly Mama

March 12, 2011
It must have happened during the night.  This morning, the garage was quiet.  Not a single peep, but Dolly seemed to be sitting a little more elevated and a little more careful.  I gently lifted Dolly up to the side.  Egg number 3 has hatched! Quietly snuggling with my brothers and sisters I gently scooped…

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The Nursery

March 10, 2011
…or brooder if you choose.  Today, we got everything set.  The hatch date is tomorrow and you can just feel the excitement in the family.  I don’t know who is more excited, the kids or me!  I have given the eggs about a 3 day window.  I hope to see some chicks by tomorrow afternoon. …

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Talking to Eggs

March 9, 2011
It’s only two more days until the hatch date of the baby chicks.  Today while Dolly was out in the large run, thoroughly enjoying herself, I investigated all of the eggs.  I picked each one up.  They are heavier.  They are toasty warm and I could not be happier. I placed egg number one by…

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Advice Well Taken

March 1, 2011
After Dolly’s big broody poop in her nest at “Camp Broody”, I received a great suggestion from one of our followers.  It was suggested that I take Dolly off the nest for about 10 minutes each day to reacclimate her with the original flock.  This would act to serve two purposes.  First, she would probably…

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Business Affairs of Chickens

February 23, 2011
Left undisturbed, with no other members of her chicken family, Dolly has gotten down to business!  She is vigilantly sitting on all of the eggs.  After yesterday’s concerns about eggs 1,5, and 6, I added two freshly laid Silkie eggs to her clutch.  Her total now comes to 9.  This should be sufficient to see some little chicks…

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Emergency Exit

February 22, 2011
I have been quickly catching up, reading as much as I can about broody hens and hatching eggs.  My learning curve has been on an upward trajectory!  Most resources suggest separating the broody hen from the rest of the flock.  Some jealous hens can become saboteurs or even have nesting envy, only to kick the broody…

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Chocolate’s Silver Lining

February 19, 2011
I called my friend who lives locally over in Cotuit.  She has a lovely farm with a menagerie of animals.  She is involved in so many wonderful organizations and she always goes above and beyond to assist animals in need.  Most recently, she has decided to raise Silkie Bantams.  The other day we were visiting…

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Return to Broodyland

February 13, 2011
Dolly fluffed out in her box I did everything I could. I cleaned out the coop. I continue to empty the eggs from the nesting boxes three times a day. I bring out all sorts of delicious treats as distractions. I visit the flock multiple times daily. But I spoke to soon.  Dolly is once again…

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Not Again…

February 11, 2011
I think that there is the distinct possibility that Dolly just might be going broody again.  Last night about half an hour before I locked them in for the night, Dolly was sitting in the nesting box.  Once again, I could pet her.  I reached underneath and found a warm egg snuggled into her chest…

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