- Mar 8, 2007
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I very new to the world of chickens and am confused about hens laying vs sitting. I have a couple of hens that lay eggs every day, and they have for a few months now, but they never sit as if to hatch any. After the nest had about 20 eggs, I pulled most out and left a few, hoping they would sit, but no luck. Since then, I leave the eggs alone and take some every few days, figuring to leave them alone if I ever see her decide to hatch them.
Am I going about this the right way or am I keeping her from sitting to hatch? All told, we have a couple of roosters and three or four hens old enough to lay and we'd sure like it if they would try to hatch some chicks.
Thanks for any and all advice!
Am I going about this the right way or am I keeping her from sitting to hatch? All told, we have a couple of roosters and three or four hens old enough to lay and we'd sure like it if they would try to hatch some chicks.
Thanks for any and all advice!