Broody breaking eggs

[Jojosine]

Hello
I've got a broody hen under which we put 12 fertilised eggs 14 days ago.
She chucked out one egg after 2 days, then another a day later and we also found a damaged one this morning, which was partially incubated

Do they know if the eggs are infertile? Or somehow not viable? And is that why she removes them?

Very excited as this is our first time trying to hatch with a broody hen, but also very worried!

Many thanks,

 

[sourland]

Does she have a bedding filled bowl shaped nest? Grass hay is great for forming a good nest. Do other hens have access to her nest? If so they may be harassing her. Good luck for a successful hatch.

 

[Jojosine]

Does she have a bedding filled bowl shaped nest? Grass hay is great for forming a good nest. Do other hens have access to her nest? If so they may be harassing her. Good luck for a successful hatch.

She has a square nest filled with bedding and a little bit of hay. The other hens have been separated, so she is all alone.

She is very good in after herself by going out a few times a day to eat, drink, poo and dust bath, but she seems to in a rush to get back to her nest. So, maybe she is too clumsy. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the last 8 eggs.

 

[Jojosine]

Just a quick update: only one egg hatched (out of 12) and 'Harvey one of 12' has survived its first 40 hours.
It was trying to eat this morning, so hopefully it survives