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I have two hens using the same nest. Everyday there are two eggs in the nest. Now there are sixteen eggs in the nest. At what point does either of the hens take ownership of the nest and start sitting on the eggs?
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It depends on which breed of chicken you have. Some breeds almost never go broody i.e. White Leghorns. Some breeds can go broody at the drop of an egg i.e. Silkies. Even among the breeds that are either known for their broodiness or lack of broodiness there can be exceptions.I have two hens using the same nest. Everyday there are two eggs in the nest. Now there are sixteen eggs in the nest. At what point does either of the hens take ownership of the nest and start sitting on the eggs?
I have two hens using the same nest. Everyday there are two eggs in the nest. Now there are sixteen eggs in the nest. At what point does either of the hens take ownership of the nest and start sitting on the eggs?