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    Are eggs still good?

    Thank you! They could have gotten close to 100 degrees. I will float test them and see if I can bake with some then feed the rest to the chickens. That's so many eggs to lose :(
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    Are eggs still good?

    I took two dozen eggs with me on a 4-day camping trip in 90° weather. They were unwashed so I didn't put them in a cooler. They were in egg crates in a paper bag in the shade the whole time, but it was really hot. We didn't end up eating any of them and I hate to have to throw out that many. Are...
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    Is there a minimum number of eggs needed for a broody hen?

    She is in one of the favorite nesting boxes and there has been a broken egg. I don't really have a place to move her though.
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    Is there a minimum number of eggs needed for a broody hen?

    Ok thanks everyone. I'll switch out the 2 for 4 and see how it goes.
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    Is there a minimum number of eggs needed for a broody hen?

    Thanks CTKen, I am glad to be a part of this very helpful forum! I'm a little confused about what you mean at the end there. I don't have the eggs on a tray. They are in the nesting box with the hen. Switching the current two out for four will help me know the exact day to count down from, but...
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    Is there a minimum number of eggs needed for a broody hen?

    I have 14 hens and one rooster and I'm not really looking for a bigger flock, however one of my hens is broody. It's my first experience with a broody hen. My two little girls asked if we could give her chicks. I don't mind a few more, but I don't want a dozen more. We marked two eggs for her...
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