That allows for the most fertilized eggs. Of course, I'm sure that they want some eggs for food as well, so it certainly shouldn't be all the hens.

[ This likely isn't a task that should have been left to them to begin with, but they're here now and Ardbert isn't one to back down from a quest once it's been handed to him.

The other passenger is certainly out of his element here, but he is at least attempting to learn and Ardbert can respect that. He steps forward and crouches down next to him, nodding. ]

Hens come into breeding age rather quickly, when they're only five or so moons old. Any that don't look too small or that appear to be elderly should suffice.

[ He glances over to his partner and quirks a smile. ]

Of course, herding them all into the same pen is where it becomes difficult.