Ohhh Noooo !!!

[toomanydogs]

just found one of my broodys outside the chicken yard. Don't know how long she was out but I hope not long, I found her before the dogs did at least. How long can she stay off the nest and the eggs stay viable? I think she has been on them since the 2-4th but don't know for sure, she hide the nest and I found it last Wed. with 21 eggs in it. The temp. here today has been in the 90's


Lisa

 

[sourland]

In this sort of weather, broody hens can stay away from the eggs for extended periods without causing any problems in viability. If she is back on her nest, all should be fine.



Off topic - bet that I have more dogs than you.

 

[MsBagawkbagawk]

They should be fine. She probably just needs to stretch or get some food and water. I have one hen that only gets up once a week, but others are up 2-3 times a day and their babies are fine. She'll get back on her nest soon.

 

[XxPandaxX]

Yep, they're fine I think even in an incubator they can be out of it for about 30 minutes before the interior starts getting cold.

 

[toomanydogs]

In this sort of weather, broody hens can stay away from the eggs for extended periods without causing any problems in viability. If she is back on her nest, all should be fine.



Off topic - bet that I have more dogs than you.

hmmm lets see


1 German Shepherd
1 Doberman Pinscher
1 Lab x
1 Lab/Chow x
1Pointer x
1 Pomeranian x
1 Malamute/Akita x

that's 7 here . Most I ever had at one time was 16. 7 Chows, 6 Pekes, 2 Akitas and a Spitz/Border Collie

Lisa

 

[sourland]

I have more.

1 golden retriever and 17 beagles.

 

[toomanydogs]

Glad it's you and not me

 

[sourland]

Trust me, I understand.

 

[XxPandaxX]

LOL.

 

[lukieseggs]

yea the eggs are fine my hen seemed to never get off the nest at one point i put water right next to her and she seemed to drink forever.