I have 5 eggs in the incubator - gathered on successive days. The first has hatched and is doing gymnastics in the incubator and seems a bit crazy. The others haven't hatched yet and I am wondering if it causes more distress to remove her or leave her there waiting.
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My chickens started laying about 1 month ago. I want to expand my flock, so how long should i wait before incubating these homegrown eggs? I've heard them termed 'first season eggs'.
Thanks for your advice !
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
First batch of fertilized eggs from a friend 1 week ago.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
7 fertilized eggs
(3) What breeds do you have?
Heinz '57s
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens...