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I have been told that if a egg is not fertile the hen will get rid of any eggs there are not developing...
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Do hens need a nest to lay eggs?
No, they will lay anywhere if there is no other choice - the eggs have to come out.
How do peahen peacock reproduce?
Pea hens lay eggs and sit on the nest about 28 days to hatch a clutch of eggs
What is a chicken called that sits for a long time on a nest?
A domestic chicken who is settled down on some eggs is "incubating" the eggs. She is called a "broody" hen. During this time she will not lay any eggs herself, but some hens will accept eggs from other hens while she is off the nest getting food, water and exercise.
How many eggs can six hens lay in six days?
I would say three nest box,s because the hens share nests an three boxs should be sufficient for six hens
What is the habitat of hen?
A hens habitat is in a chicken coop. She will build a nest for her eggs, and roost at night.
Does a bandy rooster lay on the eggs in the nest while the hens are not?
No, Bantam roosters do not take care of eggs, his job is to fertilize those eggs, guard the chickens from predators, and crow.
Does the time of day affect when chickens lay there eggs?
No. Hens will lay eggs almost anytime. Early morning is when my hens lay most of their eggs. I have had eggs laid well after dark or overnight. egg laying takes place when the hen feels comfortable enough to settle in the nest. Some hens will fall into a routine and lay at the same time daily.
Do hens ever get off the eggs while setting?
Yes. A broody hen will not defecate in its own nest. They also still require food and water. The broody hen will not leave the nest for very long or very far and certainly not when anyone is around. Her mission is to protect the eggs in the clutch and everything is a predator including you when you check on her. It just appears than she never leaves.
Artificial eggs to induce hens to lay their own?
"Nest eggs" Used to induce new pullets to lay their eggs in specific places. Often substituted for fertilized eggs under a broody hen so the real eggs can be artificially incubated without causing the brood hen to stop brooding. Golf balls and rocks have been used for this purpose also.
Do chickens carry their eggs after it is laid?
They are somewhat protective if they are just laying the egg, and will cackle to draw attention to themselves and away from the nest when they leave it, but after that, they are usually non-committal. However, if the hen is broody and is sitting in the nest to hatch the eggs she is much more protective.
Why do chickens incubate their eggs?
Chickens are creatures of habit. They can change nests, and often do, but for a stretch, they like one nest and one nest only. And there are usually fewer nest boxes than hens. When a broody hen claims one box to sit in, and other hens really like that particular box, there is a bit of a problem as to everyone getting time enough to sit. They will fuss and fume, but not actually fight for the nest. It's more interesting to watch ducks. They will chose a nesting area. If one duck builds a good nest, then several ducks will share it. I've seen as many as 6 ducks at one time sharing a nest. It's almost like they like each other's company. The last duck to lay a egg is the one responsible for covering the eggs with down or dried grass. I've never seen them fuss about being the primary duck in the nest, like the chickens do.
Does a hen sit on egg right away or she wait for couple of days?
Hens will not sit on eggs unless they are "broody" - which is when they are actively attempting to incubate a nest. Hens will not just sit on every egg they lay.
