I was talking to Vicky today and mentioned how I was worried that Wendy kind of sits up off the eggs after she's had her time off for eating drinking etc. I was worried that the eggs would loose some heat. Although the two days I've seen her do this have been very hot!
I googled and found this link where I found some info that helped ease my worry.
Here's an excerpt.
A hen's break will normally last anywhere from 10 minutes to half an hour. This will not harm the eggs; in fact, it has been shown to be beneficial to their development. Sometimes, if it is a hot day, the hen may stay off the nest for up to an hour. Or, if it is cold, she may come off for only a few minutes.
Whew. Feel much better about that now!
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