Broody hen

[caitjank]

hi, we have a broody bantam who just started laying eggs today. so far she has 5 eggs under her. the only rooster we have is a standard size. is there any possibility that she will hatch eggs, and if so, is it normal for her to lay so many at once? thanks

 

[sourland]

If five eggs appeared in her nest today, someone else is helping her. A hen can not lay 5 eggs in a day. Depending upon the size difference, it is possible that a large rooster may successfully breed a bantam hen.

 

[caitjank]

Hey, our Bantu has been incubating for 4 days. I candled the 2 of the eggs today, but didn't see anything. I am not sure if they are fertile, since our rooster is standard size. How can I know for sure if they are fertile or not?

 

[caitjank]

That's banty, not bantu

 

[caitjank]

When will I be able to know for sure if the eggs will hatch or not?