Hatching chicks by hens

[chickenobsessed]

Should i take the eggs out and keep them warm, then when i have about 10-12 or however many, then i will put them in the box so then she will sit on them so they are still warm or should i leave them in there and don't take them out??????


Thanks

 

[brahmabreeder]

I'd remove the eggs as the hen lays them. For every egg you take out add a fake egg. Then when she"s done laying add the real eggs and remove the fake eggs.

 

[chickenobsessed]

could i just us golf balls as fake eggs???????

 

[brahmabreeder]

I've never tried that but I don't see why not.

 

[chickenobsessed]

ok i was just wandering if they would tell the difference between an egg or a golf ball but i'll try it

 

[chickenobsessed]

could i also use old eggs that are bad or no?????

 

[brahmabreeder]

Old eggs will eventually explode so I would advise against that.

 

[chickenobsessed]

ok thanks for your help

 

[brahmabreeder]

Welcome and good luck

 

[chickenobsessed]

Welcome and good luck

i think im going to leave them im going to let them hatch at the end of the month