I'm sure there's been tons of threads about this, but I thought I'd ask anyway... I have a broody RIR hen. I'm not interested in getting chicks specifically from HER, but she will hatch other hens eggs, right? I've got a few EE hens I'd love to get some chicks from but they're not broody at all. So, if I put the EE hens with an EE rooster, how long do they need to be together before the eggs are fertilized? How long should I wait before putting the eggs under my RIR hen? How long before the EE hens are NOT laying fertilized eggs (after removing the roo of course). Is there anything specific I'd need to do with my broody RIR hen and her eggs to help them hatch, or should I just lave her be with them? Sorry, lots of questions.... Thanks
