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  1. Chickmama74

    Question. How long is it safe for a broody hen to be off the nest?

    I am new at hatching eggs so I really don't know. If all goes well we are expecting our chicks around the 19th, give or take a day or two. I just peeked in on Miss Broody and she is sitting and sitting! She came out for some sunshine and to peck around for a little bit yesterday but up she went...
  2. Chickmama74

    Question. How long is it safe for a broody hen to be off the nest?

    I think all of the eggs are fertile. I candled them two days ago and I saw some life! I think! First time candling.
  3. Chickmama74

    Question. How long is it safe for a broody hen to be off the nest?

    Thank you for the information. I will update as progress continues.
  4. Chickmama74

    Question. How long is it safe for a broody hen to be off the nest?

    I have a broody hen sitting at the moment, but I had to move my tractor due to rain and 3 inches of mud yesterday. My broody hen came out for about 1 hour, pecked around for a while and went back to sit. I am going to estimate that the eggs are just a few days in the process. Was an hour too...
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