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She should be ok as long as you keep mother and baby completely separated for at least the first week (they will probably be ok staying in the nest box if you move the food and water dishes in there), and after that it's best to segregate them from the flock in a look but no touch set up until...

If you candle the eggs and the air cells look great, there's no need to wait. Bring them to room temperature if they feel very cold then give them to her. I have never had a broody reject eggs. If the cells look uneven, leave them up to 24 hours before setting them.

As for the eggs, I would candle them on arrival and if any have completely detached air cells (floating around in there), I would discard them. Others might say different, but I have NEVER had a detached air cell egg hatch under a broody. There is a small chance in a Bator because you can keep...

I have more advice! I've had issues with hens not keeping their eggs under them properly. The hay nesting material should be fine bit make sure it is clean before adding the eggs. Most hens will spend all day perfcting their nest shape around them, but if your hen doesn't do this, help her by...

Most broodies leave the nest once a day only. If you remove her to poop outside the nest box she should start getting into a routine of waiting for you each day, but you might find that she gets up on her own at a separate time and leave you a very smelly deposit in there! They like to eat and...