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As far as I know, yes. But if the hen who is laying on the eggs happens to pass, then it is best to keep it in warm weather to keep the egg(s) alive.
A broody hen will only set when she has collected enough eggs to brood a clutch.
For about a week before settling down she will move around like any other hen but return to the clutch often. A hen must remain on the clutch to keep them warm and humid is she is actually incubating the eggs.
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What does the mother hen do when it has laid eggs?
sit on the eggs
Hen sits in the hen house on what?
They sit in the hen house on eggs, on the roost or in a nest.
Will a hen sit on her eggs all day?
yes
How many eggs does the hen sit on?
12
Does a brood hen have to be bread to sit a clutch of fertilised eggs?
A Hen needs to be mated before sitting on a clutch of eggs..
Does a guinea hen need to set on her eggs for them to hatch?
No. The guinea hen does not have to sit on the eggs. You should put them in an incubator.
Will a hen sit on its first egg?
Sometimes, she will usually wait to sit when there are many eggs.
Why does a hen sit in the nest all the time and squawk at you when you try to move her?
If the hen has eggs, she is trying to protect them.
What breed hen will sit on there eggs?
Every single breed of hen (even mix) will sit on their eggs when they feel like they want chickens. One of the hens that brood alot are brahma hens.
How many eggs does the hen sit on to hatch?
It depends on the size of the hen.. But most probably 10 or 11.
Will a hen sit on eggs with a rooster present?
not sure about all hens but my hen bonnie will sit even if bert the rooster is around she does not seem to mind
HOW many days a hen sits on eggs?
They sit on them as soon as the egg is laid. They will continue sitting on the eggs until they hatch. This keeps the eggs warm. If you gather the eggs every day, the hens are less apt to sit on them. Sometimes their maternal instincts kick in and they will sit on the eggs. When that happens you can just reach underneath and pull the eggs out. They may peck at your hand, but it doesn't hurt.
