http://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2008/08/how-to-raise-backyard-laying-chickens.html simplicity, creativity, self-sufficiency,...minivans Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:48:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2008/08/how-to-raise-backyard-laying-chickens.html/comment-page-1#comment-11493 Tomato Lady Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:31:59 +0000 http://littlehouse2.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/how-to-raise-backyard-laying-chickens/#comment-11493 Birdy--8-10 eggs is a typical clutch size, but it's possible they may never sit on them--seems to depend on whether or not they are in a broody stage. Is one of the hens showing signs of wanting to stay on the nest? When I have a broody hen she will sit on the nest even with nothing there. You might try asking over at the Backyard Chickens Forum. You can get a lot of input over there. http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/index.php I'm glad you like the blog! Birdy–8-10 eggs is a typical clutch size, but it’s possible they may never sit on them–seems to depend on whether or not they are in a broody stage. Is one of the hens showing signs of wanting to stay on the nest? When I have a broody hen she will sit on the nest even with nothing there. You might try asking over at the Backyard Chickens Forum. You can get a lot of input over there. http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/index.php
I’m glad you like the blog!

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