Why must a hen sit on her eggs?

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Martha W.
Jun 25, 2017

Hens sit on eggs to keep their temperature in a proper range.

Explanation:

Hens sit on eggs to keep their temperature in a proper range. They also turn the eggs to evenly incubate them as well as to insure that the embryo does not stick to any one side of the shell.

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