I have a hen (RIR) that sits on the eggs during the entire day then leaves to perch at night. She did this last spring and summer. After about 5-7 days the flock eats the eggs. I'm considering segregating her and trying a forced brood. I have a 3x3 cage that coons can't reach into (I NEVER say...
Just found your site recently. Very nice, especially the coop design section. My wife, 3 children and I live in North Central WV w/ 4 horses, 4 cats, 3 ducks, 3 dogs, 13 chickens and one large rooster and copious amounts of wildlife. My chickens are Rhode Island Reds and Gold Buffs. The...