Ever wonder why Grandma chose an Old Sett'n hen for the Sunday Chicken-N-Dumpln's ? She (the hen) being older was a little tougher so the chef had to cook her a little slower and longer, which in turn brought more flavor out from the bones, fat, tendons, etc. while at the same time slow cooking...
Agreed with handling , and it doesn't help that some very irresponsible egg shippers, especially quail egg shippers because of small box, do not take the time to stick a highly visible "Fragile Hatching Eggs/ Do not X-ray " sticker on the box ! I used to get copy right free Google images from...
Best defense is electric strand , one strand about 6"above ground, another strand about 20 ", intersect with below ground wire at entrance doors (99% chances are the predator will get hit before it ever discovers door spans are not protected ). you can add a inline kill switch or a timer or...