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    Momma hen

    Momma and baby are doing great in a clean cage :-)
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    Momma hen

    Yes she is in a large dog kennel right now I am thinking of a small cage till I get her current spot cleaned
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    Momma hen

    Thank you for your prompt response ! Yes I have several nest boxes and cages I can move them too was just worried as this is my first time and didnt want her to get angry and hurt our only survivor:-)
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    Momma hen

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    Momma hen

    I had or have a broody hen. I gave her 5 eggs. 3 of the 5 hatched . 2 died almost immediately I believe momma stepped on them . One has survived and looks very good. My question is when do I move momma and baby? Upon checking on her clutch I've found 1 dead chick under her . The other 2 eggs are...
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    Cleaning eggs

    I didn't realize it till he said ummm I don't think we should use the same sponge for the dishes and the eggs . I hadn't even thought of it .... probably lucky we haven't gotten sick . How do you clean your eggs ?
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    Cleaning eggs

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    Cleaning eggs

    I store my eggs in cartons on my kitchen counter. I clean them as we use them. I typically clean them with dawn dish soap and my dish sponge. Curious as to how everyone else cleans their eggs before eating ? My husband believes it could be unsanitary that I'm using my dish sponge lol
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    New hen

    Thanks ! I'm new at this :-)
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    New hen

    Hi I have 3 hens and a rooster that I've had for about 3 months. They are established in their coop and routines. Yesterday I bought a new hen to add to the flock. How long do I need to keep her in the coop before I can let her free range with the others during the day?
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