I have read and been told many different things about egg care before you incubate. My hens and rooster are outside in an unheated coop. So, it is now about 35 degrees. First, will these eggs be fertile (guessing so unless the rooster is on strike! although I have not seen him very active...
A neighbor is replacing hens that were killed by her dog. After close inspection I have noticed that 2 have spurs. I am new to chickens but have not heard of this, is it common?