I placed 18 fertilized eggs under two hens yesterday. They're seasoned sitters so I know the eggs will be well taken care of. I've got two more broody hens that I have yet to try. Maybe I'll get some more eggs under them. This is a good way to replenish and grow my backyard flock. More hens means more eggs in the fall.
Last year I placed a dozen eggs under four hens and I got three hens and two roosters. So five out of twelve isn't bad. I've changed my strategy a bit this year. I just love seeing the hens work and how committed they are. We'll see how this years stock comes out.
