Steph101 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 We've only had our chickens since mid February, and we're planning our first weekend away. The Omlet people told us the girls would be okay for a weekend in the run. But we always collect the eggs pretty much straight after they've laid; if not, just a couple of hours later when one of us is back from work/school. If away for a whole weekend, do we run the risk of our eggs getting damaged overnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 They are unlikely to be damaged. There is a small risk that one could get broken and eaten but if you put extra liner (whatever you use) in the nest then they should be fine. Afterall when a hen lays her eggs to hatch them they manage to sit there for weeks without getting broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Put plenty of wood shavings, straw or shredded paper in the nest just in case and the eggs will be fine. We were away for a weekend a couple of weeks ago and I came home to 12 eggs in the nest - all perfect and undamaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel F Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 We have left ours too for a weekend. They were absolutely fine, and we came back to five eggs (after only having had one egg a day for the previous week or so). All eggs were perfect. If you are particularly concerned, could you ask a neighbour to collect the eggs for you - or a friend with children - we have since done this and it has proved very popular! Enjoy your weekend. Rachel F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Egluntyne Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I have come home to nests postitvely brimming with eggs when we have been away overnight ....and not a single broken one either. I wish I could say the same for pooey ones! I use Aubiose in the nest box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...