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    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    Hi Peregrine, My girls who have gone broody have done it at 7months, 9 months and a little over a year. From what I read I think they could decide to do it at any time once they start laying. Collect the eggs you want to hatch and put them in a cool room (50 - 60 degrees I think is best)...
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    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    Hi Barb. There was a great article about broody hens by a woman in the UK. She said it took 20 days to hatch under a hen vs. 21 in an incubator. Well, with my batch she was absolutely right! She said to start counting day 1 the day AFTER you put them under her and they will hatch on day 20...
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    Using Broody Hens to Hatch Eggs?

    I just got my first broody hen! I'm really excited. Been wanting this to happen and didn't expect this big Barred Rock to be the one. We call her 'Nana'. Well, Nana has been sitting in her nesting box for 3 days now but she is NOT on fertile eggs! Our hens spent the winter with a rooster...
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