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  1. elmarie

    Are eggs still good?

    Thank you! They could have gotten close to 100 degrees. I will float test them and see if I can bake with some then feed the rest to the chickens. That's so many eggs to lose :(
  2. elmarie

    Are eggs still good?

    I took two dozen eggs with me on a 4-day camping trip in 90° weather. They were unwashed so I didn't put them in a cooler. They were in egg crates in a paper bag in the shade the whole time, but it was really hot. We didn't end up eating any of them and I hate to have to throw out that many. Are...
  3. elmarie

    Is there a minimum number of eggs needed for a broody hen?

    She is in one of the favorite nesting boxes and there has been a broken egg. I don't really have a place to move her though.
  4. elmarie

    Is there a minimum number of eggs needed for a broody hen?

    Ok thanks everyone. I'll switch out the 2 for 4 and see how it goes.
  5. elmarie

    Is there a minimum number of eggs needed for a broody hen?

    Thanks CTKen, I am glad to be a part of this very helpful forum! I'm a little confused about what you mean at the end there. I don't have the eggs on a tray. They are in the nesting box with the hen. Switching the current two out for four will help me know the exact day to count down from, but...
  6. elmarie

    Is there a minimum number of eggs needed for a broody hen?

    I have 14 hens and one rooster and I'm not really looking for a bigger flock, however one of my hens is broody. It's my first experience with a broody hen. My two little girls asked if we could give her chicks. I don't mind a few more, but I don't want a dozen more. We marked two eggs for her...
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