- Mar 30, 2010
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We have 4 20+ week old hens and 1 20+ week old rooster(who LIKES to SHAG!) He's always after the chickens and occasionally will even go after a duck.
Anyway we found a nest of 12 eggs hidden away. The chickens will occasionally lay in their nesting box but apparently prefer this one out in the grass(they free range in the day). We would love to have baby chicks but I can't afford an incubator at this time.
What should I do!?
I've tried candleing them but some are very dark and difficult to see through. Some are very clear(easy to see through, not clear in colour if you know what I mean). Some even look vein-y! For now I've taken the eggs and put them back all in the nesting box with a freshly laid egg. The momma who laid that egg didn't seem to want to leave the nest after laying it so I'm hoping she's feeling a bit broody and will sit on all of these.
I really don't know what to do! (She's down, out and about walking around now-just checked)
fyi it's been 90 degrees and very humid lately. This past week was 80's and humid and the week before was 90's. We have no idea how long the eggs have been there but the chickens are only just over 20 weeks so haven't been laying eggs long.
Any suggestions?
P.S. a couple of the eggs were 'double yolkers'-is it worth keeping them-can a chick even grow in there if there's an extra yolk in the way?
Thanks.
Anyway we found a nest of 12 eggs hidden away. The chickens will occasionally lay in their nesting box but apparently prefer this one out in the grass(they free range in the day). We would love to have baby chicks but I can't afford an incubator at this time.
What should I do!?
I've tried candleing them but some are very dark and difficult to see through. Some are very clear(easy to see through, not clear in colour if you know what I mean). Some even look vein-y! For now I've taken the eggs and put them back all in the nesting box with a freshly laid egg. The momma who laid that egg didn't seem to want to leave the nest after laying it so I'm hoping she's feeling a bit broody and will sit on all of these.
I really don't know what to do! (She's down, out and about walking around now-just checked)
fyi it's been 90 degrees and very humid lately. This past week was 80's and humid and the week before was 90's. We have no idea how long the eggs have been there but the chickens are only just over 20 weeks so haven't been laying eggs long.
Any suggestions?
P.S. a couple of the eggs were 'double yolkers'-is it worth keeping them-can a chick even grow in there if there's an extra yolk in the way?
Thanks.
