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  1. newmommahen

    how long to let broody hen set before assuming the eggs are not going to hatch?

    Buff has been sitting on 4 eggs for 21 days - they could be fertile - got rid of rooster a couple of weeks before she started gathering eggs. How long do I let her set before making her give up? She doesn't look good - has only gotten up a few times to poop.
  2. newmommahen

    Hen setting on eggs 4 days without a break

    Laying hen collected 6 eggs in a "hidden" nest and has been on it for 4 days. I have not seen her take a break. Had a mating rooster up until May 10th. These eggs have been collecting about 2 weeks. Question 1). What are the chances these eggs are fertile. 2). Should I force her off the nest...
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    broody hen with 20 eggs hidden

    have a young buff orpington who I thought should have been laying by now but hadnt seen anything. I went lookin for her today and found her in the rosemary bush looking a little cranky. She sat there for over an hour and when she left it, I investigated the bush, I found 20 eggs. They are...
  4. newmommahen

    Help! Found broody young hen in the bushes with 17 eggs!

    I have a young buff orpington who I thought should have been laying by now but hadnt seen anything. I went lookin for her today and found her in the rosemary bush looking a little cranky. She sat there for over an hour and when she left it, I investigated the bush, I found 17 eggs. They are...
  5. newmommahen

    Hi from Ventura County, Ca

    I just joined, but have been reading the forum since I got my chicks in April. Very helpful. Hopefully before too long, I will be knowledgable enough to help someone else! Thanks for all your help so far... newmommahen in Ventura County, California
  6. newmommahen

    How do I integrate new RIR to existing young flock

    This is my first post - new at this just got my first chicks in April I have a young flock of 3- 1 RIR, 1 Buff Orphington, 1 Barred Rock Rooster who were all raised together from chicks in my living room. A dear friend had to get rid of his mature laying RIR so I took her. Got her yesterday...
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