When does a hen start laying on her eggs?

jnoble243

In the Brooder
6 Years
Apr 29, 2013
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I am new to chickens but my friend wanted to breed his hen to my rooster. We have them in their own area separate from the other chickens. They have been together and we have taken her eggs for about 3-4 weeks to be sure she is bred by him. 3 days ago we started leaving the eggs in the nest box. So far she has 2 eggs but isn't laying on them except at night. I didn't know if I need to get the rooster out of there or if they need to accumulate more eggs?? Probably a dumb question but I have no clue!! She is a game hen. We want to keep some of the hens because I heard they will sit on eggs well. I guess I could ask my friends but I feel like I ask too many questions as it is!! Haha.
 

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