Someone local had a broody hen which was offered on loan - perhaps thats easier that trying to unbrood them , or putting up with pushing her off any eggs that are laid.
As we've had limited luck with geese - because of the predators taking the eggs - the hen is sitting on some geese eggs.
Only a few - we started with 4 but on the first inspection , only 3 were under her so one was removed. Perhaps ot surprising as they are so much bigger
And the hen is in a broody box - its gives them the shade and privacy they need and means we need to be bothered a bit less about disurbances.
And the incubation period is 25-30 days .
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