if you get chickens from tractor supply can you incubate there eggs?

[duniganb357]

i got my baby chicks from tractor supply and now they are laying eggs. i've heard tales that say the give the chick a special medicine so you cant incubate their eggs so u have to go buy more. is this true? cuz i rlly want some more baby chicks.

 

[HEChicken]

I've never heard that! Yes, as long as you have a rooster so that the eggs are fertile, you can incubate them.

 

[Meghalu]

I would say there is no truth to that. Of course, you need to have a rooster to fertilize the eggs, but other than that you should be fine. Urban myth.

 

[kidcody]

never heard of that!!! must have a rooster to complete the process

 

[MommaBugg]

I have TSC chickens and their eggs are HIGHLY fertile(have cracked more than my share of eggs with little babies growin) No hatches yet but have some in the bator as of last night! I say go for it!

 

[Arielle]

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Also consider the age of the girls when you callect the eggs for hatching; you'll see eggs for sale from reputable breeders are from hens 1-2 years old. Younger hens apparently don't produce the best eggs for hatching.

 

[duniganb357]

ok cuz my last batch of chickens from tractor supply wouldnt sit on their eggs and their eggs in the incubator (2 weeks) still wouldnt hatch they was 1 yr old

 

[fmizula]

i have birds from tractor supply and i have hatched them withsuccess. i am looking out the window at them right now

 

[Amyable]

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Did you give up after 2 weeks? Chicken eggs take 21 days to hatch, give or take a few.