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How Many Eggs Under A Broody Hen??

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by DonnaBelle, Nov 8, 2009.

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  1. Nov 8, 2009 #1
    DonnaBelle

    DonnaBelle Chillin' With My Peeps

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    How many eggs can a broody hen cover and hatch. COMFORTABLY. ??

    Thanks,

    DonnaBelle
     
  3. Nov 8, 2009 #2
    debilorrah

    debilorrah The Great Guru of Yap Premium Member

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    They could care less if they are comfortable or not. My 10 ounce turken tried to hatch 14 eggs. Of course it didn't work. I recommend marking the ones she starts with and remove the stolen ones every day.
     

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