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Setting Hens

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Daidohead, Dec 20, 2009.

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  1. Dec 20, 2009 #1
    Daidohead

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    Considering the amount of energy it must take to produce an egg, Why don't hens sit on all of their eggs ? Why lay if they have no intention of incubating them ?
     
  3. Dec 20, 2009 #2
    chickenwhisperer123

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    Quote:Because humans have bred that trait out of them, to make them cute little machines.
     
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