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Raising Gamebirds => Brooding and Raising => Topic started by: 12 Ga. on February 25, 2007, 01:15:29 PM

Title: Can Bobs hatch & raise in pen?
Post by: 12 Ga. on February 25, 2007, 01:15:29 PM

I have about 35 Bobs (25 female 10 males) left over from last year, and I was wondering if I they will hatch and raise chicks in pen. The pen I have them in now is on the ground (sand actually).

Title: Re: Can Bobs hatch & raise in pen?
Post by: Reeves on February 25, 2007, 05:59:29 PM

Although anything is possible, I have to say very un-likely.
Even if so, it would be very likely the others would kill the chicks.

(the above info based on my own experience of my Bobs hatching their own)

Title: Re: Can Bobs hatch & raise in pen?
Post by: aKirA on February 25, 2007, 08:32:31 PM

Yea although rare it is possible as proven in some threads on this forum. Even a male hatched the eggs cuz the hen left.

Giving the birds privacy and space seems to have best results.