I have 4 Cochin hens that are actively laying. They were hatched in an incubator. I was told that seeing that they were incubator hatched, they would not set on their own eggs. Is this true? I am wanting to let them try since I heard Cochins are great setters. Thank you for any advice.
Hello I'm Peggy. An Engineer / Designer by day and just a farm girl afterwards. I love my chickens because they aren't just birds- they are my family pets. I'm looking forward to learning more about them from others who love their "babies" like I do!
I have a Golden Laced Cochin that is acting like she us in some sort of shock after being in contact with a rather aggressive rooster. She will not walk, no weight bearing on her left side. As a result she uses her wings for stability to waddle. Now that I have her in quarantine I hear some...