ourlittlefarm Farm Owner

13 days ago

We spotted another very dedicated broody hen in the flock. Meet Villy. For the past few days, Villy has been sitting faithfully in the nesting box, day and night, patiently incubating the fake eggs we’ve placed there. When a hen becomes truly broody, she even plucks the feathers from her chest so her warm skin can make direct contact with the eggs, giving them the best chance to hatch. Watching her devotion is both heartwarming and a little heartbreaking, knowing she’s caring for eggs that will never hatch. So we’re making a plan for her. We’re preparing a separate breeding flock to produce fertilised eggs, while also building a cosy maternity pen where Villy can safely hatch and raise her future chicks. Nature has an incredible way of reminding us that motherhood is guided by instinct, patience, and unwavering love. We can’t wait to share Villy’s journey with you.