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I recently adopted an 18-month-old Cochin hen, and she's laid 14 eggs (one cracked) since then. She isn't setting yet and doesn't seem to be broody. How much longer should I give her before I take the eggs? Or will she ever set? Thanks in advance.

So I purchased some laying hens, we also are raising chicks, but we wanted eggs, how long till they get comfortable enough to lay, I bought 5 "laying hens" Easter eggers and olive eggers, but the most I have gotten is 3 eggs in a day, it has been less then a week. I know there is a possibility...

What do you recommend for tips on catching eggs as they are laid? Here's a tip for you: . Now PLEASE share your thoughts :)

It's Winter here but the days are getting longer and the girls have been kind. Here's today's set. Check 'em out. Can you tell what breeds, age and condition these eggs are in (and came from)... Clue: The big egg weighed 77 grams and came from an older chicken and the small egg weighed 43...

I have one hen who has never laid an egg. Is this normal and does she not lay because she has taken the roll of rooster?