KYLimbHanger Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 I have heard a hen will leave her nest at night and roost in a tree. But, I have also heard a hen will remain on the eggs during the cold night. What does she do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Re: Does a hen roost in a tree when she\'s laying eggs? Until she's layed her full clutch, she does leave the nest and fly up. Once her clutch has been laid, she stays on the nest all day and night only to leave for water. Perculiar thing, while she's laying and leaves, she covers up the nest to hide from predators. Once the clutch is laid and she's sittin' 24/7 and goes for water, she does not cover up the nest. I've always thought that was strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYLimbHanger Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Re: Does a hen roost in a tree when she\'s laying eggs? Thank Ya RedBeard! Hopefully I may see a nest this year. Hunted for 6 years and haven't seen one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Re: Does a hen roost in a tree when she\'s laying eggs? I've found a few over the years. Last year I found an egg right smack dab in the middle of a dirt loading dock. No nesting material or nothin' was around. Was like she was just walkin' and dropped that sucker. Funny............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhiteHead Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Re: Does a hen roost in a tree when she\'s laying eggs? Hey Redbeard, maybe she forgot to close the door, you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Re: Does a hen roost in a tree when she\'s laying eggs? I thought that hens layed eggs in the trees???? LOL, just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Re: Does a hen roost in a tree when she\'s laying eggs? nope...the eggs would break when they fall..jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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