Janet Scott

I'll had the same experience with my broody hens.  The hens get really excited when the ducks go into the water! They get excited that the babies jump into the water.  Broody hens are great Moms most of the time.  I have had a few abandon the nest but I believe they may have been new mothers.  Have fun.  If they do hatch they will be so fun to watch.

Hello, have you thought about sprouting grains.  I wouldn't let the sprouts get too big.  Maybe three days.  Use 5 gallon bucket.  Drill small holes in bottom. Place in another 5 gallon bucket and let grains soak for awhile.  Then pull bucket up let drain.  Repeat couple times a day.  The grain will have little sprouts on them.  The chickens will enjoy it especially in winter.  It will save on feed.