Feeding my hens this morning, I noticed what I thought was my broody hen standing above her eggs, rear end facing out, with that zoned look in her eyes and a pulsing muscle near her tail. I knew the signs. I pulled my camera out of my pocket and punched the button. I figured she was close to laying an egg, because she was really unconcerned with me and Eden, as well, who came to check on me twice!
Once I thought more about it, I don’t think that’s my broody hen. I think she got down for a drink and this girl jumped in and laid a bonus egg in the nest. I should have pulled it right then, but I was so tickled I got the video, I didn’t have it all figured out.
I only filmed a total of two minutes, which I condensed down for you. Talk about good timing! I’ve included a slow motion replay at the end. Share this with someone who’s never seen anything like it! Then post their comment!
Never seen that before either! What luck! Now, for the next “Questions and Answers” you’ll have to tell us which came first: the chicken or the egg!!!
hahahaha 🙂
I enjoyed that so much. I’ve never seen it before! I like the hen who comes into the frame at the end & finds the other hen in her nest.
That’s cool! Never seen that before.
right place, right time, I like your colorful hens !