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Are eggs laid by a broiler hen fertilized or not?
It depends on whether there is a rooster around to fertilize the eggs. Broiler hens lay eggs that can grow into chicks just as typical egg-layers do - otherwise we wouldn't have broiler chicks to raise.
Can eggs hatch if the hen stops sitting on them and they get cold?
no
What is the best thing to hatch chicken eggs?
A hen
Hen sits in the hen house on what?
They sit in the hen house on eggs, on the roost or in a nest.
How do you hatch turkey eggs without an incubator?
If the hen turkey is nesting let her incubate the eggs. If you have a good broody chicken hen let the hen incubate the eggs.
Will a chicken sit on eggs which are duds?
Yes, not all eggs hatch even when a brood hen tends them. "Fake" eggs are available for use when a breeder needs a hen to hatch only a very few eggs. The hen will care for any egg in the nest when she broods.
Does only hen hatch egg?
Yes, only the hen sits on eggs.
Would your fertile hen eggs hatch just siting in hay?
No, fertile hen eggs need to be incubated at the proper temperature and humidity levels to hatch successfully. Simply sitting in hay will not provide the ideal conditions for the eggs to develop and hatch.
How does a hen give birth?
They don't. They lay eggs that hatch.
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.
What is a brooding hen?
A brooding hen is a female chicken that exhibits maternal behavior by sitting on a clutch of eggs to incubate them and keep them warm until they hatch. During this time, the brooding hen can be protective, aggressive, and focused solely on caring for her eggs.
How many eggs does the hen sit on to hatch?
It depends on the size of the hen.. But most probably 10 or 11.
