Will all hens set on eggs?
The method of incubation (hatching from under a setting hen or from an incubator) has no effect on whether the hatchling hens will later nest and incubate a clutch of eggs. The tendency for setting on a nest of eggs is determined entirely by genetics and seasonal weather changes (primarily changes in lighting). The primary influence is an increasing day length. A hen will become "broody" and make a nest when the hormones causing broodiness are stimulated in springtime. In summary, the method used to hatch the chick has no effect on later mating or nesting habits of the hatchlings.
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BILOXI, Miss. -- Many cattle producers in Mississippi like Bobby Jones do not have access to a dedicated large-animal veterinarian.
Mississippi’s poultry took an estimated 23% loss in value in 2023; though production was strong, a failure to meet the previous year’s record high prices was responsible for the hit. Poultry generated an estimated $3.1 billion to Mississippi agriculture in 2023, down from the $3.9 billion generated in 2022.
