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Hen sits in the hen house on what?
They sit in the hen house on eggs, on the roost or in a nest.
Does only hen hatch egg?
Yes, only the hen sits on eggs.
What if a hen sits on eggs for more than a month?
the dang egg will die
How do chickens eggs get fertilized?
Chickens lay eggs all the time, but these are not usually fertilised. When a cockerel mates with a hen, the eggs become fertilised and then, if the hen sits on them or if they are incubated, chicks will hatch.
Explain what the mother hen do to ensure that her eggs are turned and kept at the corrrect temperature for hatching?
The mother hen usually covers all her eggs to make sure that they are kept at the correct temperature for hatching and uses its beak to turn the egg over .
How long will hens sit on eggs before they hatch?
The hen sits three weeks on it's eggs before it hatches
Correct the sentence after she lies the eggs the hen sets on the them?
Oh, dude, that sentence is all over the place! So, like, it should be corrected to "After she lays the eggs, the hen sets on them." You know, just a little grammar tidying up. But hey, at least the hen is taking care of those eggs, right?
How does a hen take care of eggs?
A hen sits on the eggs to keep them warm and safe from predators. She turns the eggs regularly to ensure they develop properly. The hen also provides moisture by gently dampening the eggs with her beak.
What is a number of chicks hatched together called?
A hen sits on and hatches a clutch of eggs; when they are hatched they are simply a flock.
Would a chicken trying to hatch eggs separate the bad from the good and only sit on the good?
No The hen has no idea which eggs are fertile or not. Once the chicks hatch the broody hen will roll out the bad eggs to clean the nest and make room for the chicks to stay warm and safe.
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.
Will a hen set without eggs under her?
Yes and what you can do to see if there is any eggs under the hen is you can take a stick and lightly lift the hen up and see if there is any eggs under her!
