A week ago I put some eggs I put some eggs in a nest and no hen sat on them. Why?
Jan 5, 2012 #1 AAJ Chirping 8 Years Oct 21, 2011 192 8 91 A week ago I put some eggs I put some eggs in a nest and no hen sat on them. Why?
Jan 5, 2012 #2 corgiscatsandchickens Chirping 8 Years Jun 3, 2011 133 4 91 Gallifrey Did you have a hen that was broody?
Jan 5, 2012 #3 MonicasGarden In the Brooder 8 Years Jan 28, 2011 96 2 41 Hemet, California The chicken has to decide if they want to go Broody. But if one does decide to sit on the nest, it is OK for you to touch the eggs. They will still sit on them. I have taken them and candled them and then returned them to her with no problem.
The chicken has to decide if they want to go Broody. But if one does decide to sit on the nest, it is OK for you to touch the eggs. They will still sit on them. I have taken them and candled them and then returned them to her with no problem.