worming and other medicine... dont hatch those eggs?

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stumble_n_mumble

stumble_n_mumble

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Nov 23, 2008
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hey guys my chicken went broody and i want to give her eggs. my neighbor is going to give me silkie and other eggs for free.... she had wormed them and gave them some other medication for parasites. how long should i wait to get eggs from her??... i want them NOW
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lol does it do anything? its been like 6 days since they got the medication.
 
Medication DOES effect hatchability. It says so on the bottle
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I can tell you from personal experience--those eggs will die EARLY. Like day 5 or 6. Best to wait 2 weeks or so & let the hen clear out her system.
 

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