It may happen that some hens become good egg-laying hens but do not like to incubate them. In that case, it is better to choose other hens (mites) to incubate their eggs for good hatching.
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE WILL BE USED
Find a hen that has reached laying age or a hen that has never laid a egg.
Find three round stones or potato tubers the size of an egg or slabs carved in the shape of an egg or seedless eggs (poultry eggs, or modern chicken eggs).
Place at least three fake eggs in the nest at night and lock the hen in there overnight until morning. If you see her continuing to lay eggs, remove the fake eggs the next night and place real eggs in her nest.
Place the eggs in the nest with your hands smeared with ashes to avoid any odor as the hen may smell them.
PREPARING LAYING HENS
Hens intended for laying should be carefully examined before laying to ensure they are free of lice, mites, or fleas.
The presence of these insects will make the hens uncomfortable and restless in their nests, resulting in fewer chicks hatching.
To kill or prevent these pests, do the following:
1. Remove the litter from the shed.
2. Spray insecticide (fleas, mites, etc.) inside the nest.
3. Also spray the hens that are expected to lay eggs or carry out farmigation of the entire coop before bringing in the hens.
FEATURES OF THE NEST AND INTAKE ROOM
Laying hens should be separated in a room to eliminate the problem of mating.
Doors and windows should be screened so that light and air can enter during the day.
The room should have enough space to place nests, food and water dishes.
To make better use of space, nests can be built into the wall like shelves.
Nests should be well-made from grass, dry wood shavings, or cotton but not nylon.
The nests should not be in a damp place. The number of nests should match the number of selected bees.
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