The hen will decide when she has set enough. Once she has reached that point she will become restless and often trample her babies. Once 24 hours have elapsed post pip, do not confine your setting hen to her nest. Give her the option to abandon the nest and assume the duty of a brooding hen.
This is just more good reasons to prevent a staggered hatch.
DE is an old wives tale told by old DE strip mine owners. Don't be taken in by the hype.
This is just more good reasons to prevent a staggered hatch.
DE is an old wives tale told by old DE strip mine owners. Don't be taken in by the hype.
