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Hens sitting...how long to hatch?

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2/24/12 at 5:02pm
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Hi Everyone. I'm a new chicken lover. = ) My girls have been sitting for at least 23 days. I gave some fertilized eggs to a friend and as of yesterday/today she has babies. I've got nothing! Does it take longer "au natural" vs. incubator? How long should I leave the hens on the eggs? Thanks everyone!

 

I'm also wondering if they are even able to hatch as it's not warm here. The girls are in a coop with a light but it's still cool in there.

 

Tiffany - Minnesota

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2/24/12 at 5:07pm

welcome-byc.gifI would leave them at least 2-4 more days. I know its long, but I have had them hatch on day 26!

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There is no justification for the slaughter of innocent children in the name of "Women's rights."

'Quid est veritas?' - Pilate
✿My DragonCave Scroll http://dragcave.net/user/iluvsedward      ♥Pro-life Catholic♥

CHECK OUT MY BOOK!!>>I thinks its good, how about you?>>> http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/taylies-story-updates

 

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