I have several hens that are in the broody mood.
It will be one week tomorrow (Sunday)
I have three hens setting.
1. How many eggs can they handle?
2. Is nine eggs too many?
I notice the hens seem to rotate the eggs and move the eggs around.
I also noticed they leave the nest to drink water and eat ( less than 5 minutes away from the nest).
I took the advice (from our host)and marked the eggs.
However, there are new eggs in the nest box.
3. Should I remove the next box and place it in another area? I can place them in a shed but it might upset the hens and the new environment might cause them additional stress.
It will be one week tomorrow (Sunday)
I have three hens setting.
1. How many eggs can they handle?
2. Is nine eggs too many?
I notice the hens seem to rotate the eggs and move the eggs around.
I also noticed they leave the nest to drink water and eat ( less than 5 minutes away from the nest).
I took the advice (from our host)and marked the eggs.
However, there are new eggs in the nest box.
3. Should I remove the next box and place it in another area? I can place them in a shed but it might upset the hens and the new environment might cause them additional stress.