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I think they can in many cases. Mine kicked one out and I put it back in. They kicked it out again the same day so I candled it and it was clear. They kicked out 5 total, 4 were clear and one was a very early quitter. I marked all the eggs I wanted them to keep with a Sharpie marker because the other hens kept laying more eggs in the nest each day. I removed unmarked eggs several times daily. The broodies allowed them to do this until the chicks hatched and now the other hens are not allowed near the nest. I moved the broodies & chicks to a pet carrier (door removed) on the floor once they hatched to keep the babies from falling out.
I think they can in many cases. Mine kicked one out and I put it back in. They kicked it out again the same day so I candled it and it was clear. They kicked out 5 total, 4 were clear and one was a very early quitter. I marked all the eggs I wanted them to keep with a Sharpie marker because the other hens kept laying more eggs in the nest each day. I removed unmarked eggs several times daily. The broodies allowed them to do this until the chicks hatched and now the other hens are not allowed near the nest. I moved the broodies & chicks to a pet carrier (door removed) on the floor once they hatched to keep the babies from falling out.
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