Sheila, I am quoting the wrong post, but if you have chronic pain, you might be able to get a caregiver for help around the house. My sister has been a caregiver for my dad, and she would definately get rid of a rat! Just takes the right chicken-loving caregiver!I AM SORRY!!!
I am sorry. I owe everyone an appology. Both those I answered and those who had to read it.
I am in a great deal of pain today, that the meds are not doing a whole lot for. That is no reason to jump down anyone's throat.
I am very embarrased by my behavior and I hope that you will forgive it.
Sheila
I know that at least a few types of animals can sort of 'select' based on conditions at the time (plentiful food vs. not much), so it would make sense that eggs might respond differently to temperature. That'd make an interesting experiment!
There was an article in Backyard Poultry about producing more hens at a lower temp, and hatching at lower temps for birds to be cold resistant, hight temps for heat resistance.