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Pierre has now fathered three generations and the hens all love him. Chicks have been healthy and strong. I seem to always have several hens that are determined to be moms, though, and end up with less egg production. It's the fighting breed/game bird influence, I believe. It would also be nice...

I totally agree. None of my five original hens was pure anything, but a few were naturally broody, probably because of their game cock blood. I've never had to buy another chicken over these five years, as despite my efforts to prevent, a mom will manage to hatch out a hidden clutch every so...

Well, she's sitting on 9 refrigerated eggs. Others have told me they've had good results, so I gave it a try. Will let you know in about 19 days.

Speaking of hatching eggs, will fertile eggs that have been in the refrigerator for a week or two be able to hatch if placed under a broody hen? She's been broody for a month, so I decided to go ahead and try, since I have so many eggs in the fridge.