Being “broody,” or being willing to sit like a “Buddha” on eggs for four weeks, is essential for a successful hatch. Although turkeys had begun laying eggs in this year’s cooler spring, no hens were yet broody. Heritage breed turkeys take a long time to grow, and beginning in March worked out perfectly to having turkeys for our friends’ Thanksgiving tables. Last springtime was a warm one, and there were two Narragansett turkey hens that were willing to sit and brood in March. You can plug in an incubator anytime, but a bird will begin to brood only when she is ready.Here are some of the pros and cons we’re finding with an incubator versus a broody hen: However, this springtime has shown us that we have a lot more to learn when hatching out turkey eggs-and that sometimes having chickens as a back-up still works best. We purchased an incubator four years ago to give us more control in getting consistent hatches it has done well with both chickens and ducks. Having offspring each year is essential to our mission of helping to save these rare breeds, but hatching and caring for chicks presents different challenges each year. Our farm is home to rare breeds of poultry, including Dorking chickens, Ancona ducks and Narragansett turkeys. Home Organization News, Blog, & Articles.Energy Efficiency News, Blog, & Articles.
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