. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). Tr56 Rural School Leaflet. Sitting hens should be separated from the rest of the flock and placed in some quiet, cool retreat will do) and let her sit on these for two or three days. She will probably be more contented on the nest that she has chosen for herself, if it is a suitable one. In case you must change the hen to another place, go quietly a
. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). Tr56 Rural School Leaflet. Sitting hens should be separated from the rest of the flock and placed in some quiet, cool retreat will do) and let her sit on these for two or three days. She will probably be more contented on the nest that she has chosen for herself, if it is a suitable one. In case you must change the hen to another place, go quietly after dark, lift her gently, and put her on the nest that has been prepared. Gi\'e her two or three eggs, one at a time, and let her place them under her breast as best pleases her. If she clucks contentedly, and snuggles the eggs cozily under her feathers, she will usually sit on this nest. It is best, however, to put a crate or a well-ventilated box over the nest. The top should be high enough not to disturb her while sitting, but not high enough to allow her to stand comfortably. If she sits quietly for two or three days, she will prob- ably stay, and you may give her the setting of eggs. Keep the crate over her for a few da}-s longer, allowing her to get off the nest every day for exercise, food, and water, but have her go back in a reasonable time. The nest.— Have the nest comfortable, clean, and free from lice. It should be large enough for the hen to change her position on the nest and to turn her eggs, but not so large that the eggs will move out of the warm hollow under her breast. First, place some earth in the bottom of the box, then enough bright clean hay to make a good nest; the hen will fix the curve of the nest to suit herself. She feels safer in a somewhat dark, secluded place, and it is best to humor her. Care of the hen.— The hen has undertaken a very confining task, which will last three weeks. This is a long time. For twenty-one days and nights she must
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