1. Nov 26, 2015 #1
   

   MySweetChickens Songster

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   Ok so we have a hen we found that was broody with horrible scaley leg not even thinking i put oil on her legs my question is will the eggs die we dont really want chicks but im curiouse i dont enjoy being a chick murderer

    


4. Nov 26, 2015 #2
   

   nchls school Songster

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   It's possible that the oil may cause the embryos to die if it soaked though the shell. If you candle the eggs in a couple of days you will know for sure.

    
6. Nov 26, 2015 #3
   

   MySweetChickens Songster

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   Ok i will candle in a couple of days to see

    
8. Nov 29, 2015 #4
   

   aart Chicken Juggler! Premium Member

   

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   What kind of oil?....like motor oil?

    

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