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Okay, so I know he's not actually broody, but can a rooster keep eggs warm enough throughout the night? My hen just started sitting on eggs, but I have a rooster who always sleeps in the nesting box where most of the hens like to lay. He kicked the hen out tonight and is sitting on the eggs...

One of my hens just hatched some eggs. Two of them belonged to my Maran hen (black copper I think). Both chicks that hatched have 5 toes and black skin, so assuming the father is my white Silkie. What can anyone tell me about the genetics of this cross? Will they have the Silkie feathers? Is...

I have a hen who has been sitting on some eggs. They are due to hatch around Oct 27th. This is her third hatch, but first in the Fall. We live in Maine, so it's starting to get colder. After they hatch, will they be fine with just being under Mama or should I bring them (and Mama) inside?

My bantam silver duckwing (?) hatched her first eggs a couple of months ago. I think the father is a porcelain booted bantam. All of the chicks have feathered feet. I also have a silkie rooster with feathered feet, but none of the chicks have an extra toe. I also have silver duckwing and golden...