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It takes quite some time for the core temperature of the egg to drop, so a hen can leave the eggs for longer than 30mins if she chooses without harming the embryos. Regarding the fertility, a young roo doesn't always "hit the spot" when mating with the hens. I've had a broody sit on eggs once...

I've had 2 hens hatch chicks in the middle of winter this year and they were fine. She'll keep the chicks warm as long as you have a nice, dry, draught free area for her to stay with them. If your other hens are laying where she is, mark the eggs she's on with a non-toxic marker (I use an eye...