Take an Egg from a Chicken

←Older revision Revision as of 23:52, 24 June 2016 Line 1: Line 1: {{stub|date=2016-05-12}}Have you got that one hen who just won't let you collect the eggs? She will sit there, puffing herself up, creating a big hullabaloo out of nothing!? Here is a guide to overcome that and collect those precious eggs! {{stub|date=2016-05-12}}Have you got that one hen who just won't let you collect the eggs? She will sit there, puffing herself up, creating a big hullabaloo out of nothing!? Here is a guide to overcome that and collect those precious eggs!−  [[Category:Chickens]] [[Category:Chickens]] == Steps == == Steps ==−#Determine if your hen a brooder? Many chickens can be found broody and it can make it a whole lot harder when they are, especially when you are trying to collect eggs! They will peck and puff themselves up, creating an awful amount of noise.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 1.jpg|center]]+#Determine if your hen is broody. Many chickens can be found broody and it can make it a whole lot harder when they are, especially when you are trying to collect eggs! They will peck and puff themselves up, creating an awful amount of noise.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 1.jpg|center]] #Carry some gloves. You may need some gloves. Although chickens have no visible teeth, they can hurt when they peck, so gloves are a welcome option although not compulsory.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 2.jpg|center]] #Carry some gloves. You may need some gloves. Although chickens have no visible teeth, they can hurt when they peck, so gloves are a welcome option although not compulsory.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 2.jpg|center]] +#*Garden gloves are made of a thick material, ensuring that you won't get hurt whilst wearing them. #You may also need patience. Depending on how willing your chicken is, you may need patience, as they will not give up. Be prepared for the situation that lays ahead.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 3.jpg|center]] #You may also need patience. Depending on how willing your chicken is, you may need patience, as they will not give up. Be prepared for the situation that lays ahead.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 3.jpg|center]] #When next to the nest where your chicken is seated at, inch your hand closer. If she is keeping a sharp eye on your hand or darting her head forwards, it is likely you will get pecked.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 4.jpg|center]] #When next to the nest where your chicken is seated at, inch your hand closer. If she is keeping a sharp eye on your hand or darting her head forwards, it is likely you will get pecked.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 4.jpg|center]]Line 10: Line 10: #If you have a top opening next box, it will be less difficult. Consider wearing a jumper or hoodie to cover up your arms.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 6.jpg|center]] #If you have a top opening next box, it will be less difficult. Consider wearing a jumper or hoodie to cover up your arms.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 6.jpg|center]] #In a quick motion, slip both of your hands around and under your hen, not giving her any time to think. This may result in some pecks but not as hard or as bad as they could be. This will create an easy way to collect the eggs. Once the egg/s is in your hand, slip your hands out.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 7.jpg|center]] #In a quick motion, slip both of your hands around and under your hen, not giving her any time to think. This may result in some pecks but not as hard or as bad as they could be. This will create an easy way to collect the eggs. Once the egg/s is in your hand, slip your hands out.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Step 7.jpg|center]]−#Finished.[[Image:Take an Egg from a Chicken Final.jpg|center]]