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I have been thinking about marking her in some way, so we can not let her brood. Some leg bracelet or something maybe

They were eggs that they started sitting on same day.

Yes, food and water inside the coop right by the nest as well as in the run, none of which can be accessed by any other chicken. I do make sure to diligently check the mammas 2-3 times a day, just to make sure all is well. She gave no indications that there was anything untoward. And she was...

I was just going to post something about this, but I have been having trouble for the last 2 years. I have my hens sit on no more than 6 eggs at a time. At most, I have had 4 hatch successfully...but then they don't survive. Some the hen will kick out immediately, some will peep around for a day...