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Depends. It's generally pretty warm by the time they start setting. If it's earlier in the spring, then the chicks are filled out and ready to eat or withstand the cold by the time it's winter. I'd start keeping eggs back when it looks like one is starting to go broody. Or, if the hen has selected a different location than the next box, you can just let them accumulate there.As we look to spring..
1) When should I start keeping eggs to set under a hen?
2) How should I store them?
3) How many should I set? (Hoping. for. 4 more hens or some meat)
4) How long can they sit and still be. viable?
I'm certain these answers can all be found elsewhere on the site. But you folks haven't led me astray yet.
1) That is up to your preference. I like hatching in February and March. If you don't have an incubator however I would say April or May. I would watch for broody behaviors and start keeping eggs then. My broodies however only come around in August-OctoberAs we look to spring..
1) When should I start keeping eggs to set under a hen?
2) How should I store them?
3) How many should I set? (Hoping. for. 4 more hens or some meat)
4) How long can they sit and still be. viable?
I'm certain these answers can all be found elsewhere on the site. But you folks haven't led me astray yet.
Sadly yes. The males don't take this kind of cold...Holm wasn't that your second and last!? That really sucks.
Sorry for everyones losses
Sorry.I lost another Cornish Cock last night...