Moving sitting hen

[ellenaspen]

Hi, all...we have a muscovy hen sitting on a bunch of eggs in a trailer that has our horse shavings in it. We change out the trailer when we need new shavings. Does anyone know the best way to move the eggs and have the hen continue her sitting? Thanks!

 

[my gang eats grass]

I generally try not to move hens, but when I have to, I move the eggs, then put the hen on top, then put a large bucket over her and leave her like that for a little while so she can get used to her new nest. I've had the best results moving hens that way.