You are likely in a minority with that thinking. Eggs are good nutrition. Many peeps assume that the chick comes from the yolk of the egg. Not exactly, but as the chick grows, absorbs all of the yolk. . A chick starts out not much bigger than a pinhead, and grows from the nutrients that...
Just keep up the hydration, and hope for the best. Not much more than you are already doing :hugs
Big question??? why would you order adult hens in mail this time of year,,? I see an average EE, and think you should be able to source some of those local pickup. or short travel?
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