Advice from those more experienced than me(everyone)

[fran35]

Hey folks,
I have a broody Buff Orpington sitting for around 11 days now. I started with 16 eggs, threw 5 away at day 7 for no movement at all and have 11 remaining. I re-checked them tonight because I was unsure if I had a few blood rings at Day 7. Well, I have confirmed movement on 11 eggs, varying breeds. Given normal circumstances and a devoted broody, if there are 11 viable at around 11 or 12 days, what type of final numbers should I expect come hatch day? Sorry for the crystal ball question, but I have no idea of what to expect

Thanks

 

[moomoodiddy]

ummm. i dont know that exact number but i hatched 13 out of 15silkie eggs. with the right circumstances around 75-85 percent should hatch good luck!!!!!

 

[moomoodiddy]

forgot to add some will die in the middle of hatching dont help them cauze if you do that shows that they dont have the strength to live

 

[nurse_turtle]

Expect 9-11. I'd expect at least 10. Broody hens are WAY more successful than our artificial incubators.