Hi All,
I need some advice. 2 nights ago one of my hens went broody and was sitting on 2 eggs. I gathered the 4 other eggs laid that day (1 may had been older as it was my "dummy egg") and popped them under her. I added the eggs that were laid yesterday and 1 today (from the other hens). They all will be mixtures of Orpington, New Hampshire and seabrights. Will a couple of days make a big difference when they hatch? Or will it be okay? Also will mommy accept all the chicks when they hatch.
I need some advice. 2 nights ago one of my hens went broody and was sitting on 2 eggs. I gathered the 4 other eggs laid that day (1 may had been older as it was my "dummy egg") and popped them under her. I added the eggs that were laid yesterday and 1 today (from the other hens). They all will be mixtures of Orpington, New Hampshire and seabrights. Will a couple of days make a big difference when they hatch? Or will it be okay? Also will mommy accept all the chicks when they hatch.