I love it when broodies do that!
It's how they steal eggs from other nests, too. The hen tucks the egg just like that, but HOLDs it there against her breast as she waddles with it to her own nest. Some hens tuck eggs under their wings to carry them.
It's a hoot to watch!
It's how they steal eggs from other nests, too. The hen tucks the egg just like that, but HOLDs it there against her breast as she waddles with it to her own nest. Some hens tuck eggs under their wings to carry them.
It's a hoot to watch!