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Eggs for hatching

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Minsara, Jan 3, 2015.

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  1. Jan 3, 2015 #1
    Minsara

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    I'm going to buy hens and rooster for get egg.I'll use this eggs for hatching.what is the best breed to get eggs for hatching.I'm in Sri lanka
     
  2. Jan 3, 2015 #2
    Minsara

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    I'm going to buy leghorns from hatchery.Are leghorns good to get eggs for hatching.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2015 #3
    rainbowrooster

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    Leghorns are great layers but you will need an incubator or a broody hen to hatch their eggs. They rarely go broody.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2015 #4
    bobbi-j

    bobbi-j Free Ranging Premium Member 8 Years

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    What are your goals for your flock? Why do you want to hatch eggs? Do you want chickens only for eggs? For meat and eggs? Just to have chickens around? I have a mixed breed flock, and get plenty of eggs for hatching, and out of those eggs get roosters for meat. Some chickens do produce better and for a longer time than others, but any healthy hen will lay well for at least a year, and if fertile, those eggs should hatch.
     

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